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. Jonathan Tercasio February 5, 2021
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. Jonathan Tercasio December 17, 2020
UMD SGA backs student-led fight to free on-campus apartment tenants from their leases Student advocates have also garnered support from elected officials and hired a legal team. Angela Roberts December 3, 2020
Everyone deserves affordable housing. Yes, even in College Park. It’s time for College Park to do something about rent around the city. Maya Rosenberg September 28, 2020
UMD, Towson tenants join Maryland delegates at state house in fight to terminate leases Some state delegates are supporting the students. Jonathan Tercasio September 24, 2020
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.” Angela Roberts August 11, 2020
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. Angela Roberts July 31, 2020
UMD students in dorms might not have roommates this fall, Pines says in radio interview Pines fielded questions from students and parents during his Thursday interview on The Kojo Nnamdi Show. Rina Torchinsky July 24, 2020
UMD students in Commons, Courtyards rush to re-lease apartments as fall semester nears Some residents believe new rules for the fall should give them the right to terminate their leases. Angela Roberts July 21, 2020
UMD dorms, on-campus apartments release more information about fall housing Students living in on-campus housing will participate in a COVID-19 training and awareness program. Madison Peek June 17, 2020