<p>I turned in a lease to The Castilian a few days ago, but after reading over stuff about dorms, I figured I should live on-campus my first year at UT. I called to cancel my Castilian application, but they said I would need to find someone to replace me to get out of the lease. If anyone here is planning on living at the Castilian, please let me know so I can get out of my lease. (the lease is on a double room plan with unlimited meals at $8599, in one lump sum)</p>
<p>They won’t allow you to cancel your contract even though you haven’t moved in yet and it’s still March? Unbelievable!</p>
<p>Are you on the Facebook class of 2013 group? If so, be sure to post this there. </p>
<p>You may have to offer an incentive - would you pay someone to take over your lease? How much?</p>
<p>Thanks, that’s a really good idea!</p>
<p>Hey Kilo,
The castilian is actually a good choice for you for your freshman year. They have about 75% freshman in the dorm and you’ll meet lots of people. I think you may want to reconsider.</p>
<p>also, if you don’t find a replacement, I would not worry too much. The Castilian fills every year and usually ends up with a waitlist because its so popular – you might have to wait a while but you can probably get out of the lease later.</p>
<p>I’ve talked to them about the wait list too. Unfortunately, if it does go to the wait list and they find a replacement for me, I still have to pay $500.</p>
<p>Also, there’s $200 off the lease if you decide to replace me. I sent it in before March 22, so the $200 off activity confirmation cost applies to the lease.</p>
<p>any takers?</p>