South Campus Commons/Courtyards need semester-based leasing options
Yearlong leases are restrictive. Students need semester lease options.
UMD students should be able to isolate in their on-campus apartments
Location of isolation should not change for students who live in on-campus apartments.
Some Commons, Courtyards residents remain dissatisfied after UMD’s agreement with MEDCO
Residents are still being held responsible for the remaining seven months of their 12-month leases.
UMD expected to sign agreement with MEDCO on student leases
Students who requested to have their on-campus apartment leases terminated will receive credit for the fall semester, per the agreement.
Without help from the administration, UMDTenants turn to Maryland politicians
State politicians have continued to push MEDCO to find a solution.
Everyone deserves affordable housing. Yes, even in College Park.
It’s time for College Park to do something about rent around the city.
UMD, Towson tenants join Maryland delegates at state house in fight to terminate leases
Some state delegates are supporting the students.
Over 100 UMD students hire legal team in fight to terminate on-campus apartment leases
"If it has to happen, then we’ll vigorously defend them in the courts.”
As first month of rent looms, UMD students fight to terminate on-campus apartment leases
Students have reached out to lawyers, flooded social media feeds and organized email campaigns to raise awareness.
Commons and Courtyards residents must be allowed to cancel their leases
OUR VIEW: UMD can't let its students be cornered into paying for on-campus apartments.