Housing question

[ravorg]

<p>So i'm a transfer student and got assigned housing, however its not really one of my first choices. (sierra)
BUT!
One of my friends did get a place that i would love to stay in, and he signed the contract already, but decided that he was going to live in an apartment that is independent of USC. He said he would be willing to give me his spot, but is this possible? Has anyone done this before?</p>

[ravorg]

<p>anybody???</p>

[War_Chant]

<p>You’re probably better off calling them tomorrow, but this is all I could find:</p>

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TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
Requests by Resident for Release. Any request by the Resident to be released from this Contract must be made in writing
directly to a USC Housing Customer Service Representative. Because this Contract is a legally binding instrument, the University
shall be under no obligation to release the Resident from its obligations hereunder. Nevertheless, the University, at its sole and
absolute discretion, may release the Resident under the following circumstances:
The Resident provides USC Housing with an application for University Housing from a “Qualified Replacement Resident”
(defined below) who desires to occupy a space in University housing for the remainder of the Term, Housing accepts such
application, and the Replacement Resident agrees to the terms of occupancy as set forth below.<br>
A “Qualified Replacement Resident” is one who: (i) meets the eligibility requirements to occupy University Housing and the
Premises; (ii) is not living in University Housing as of the date of the requested replacement; (iii) does not have a University Housing
application on file for the Term of this Contract or the then-current academic year; and (iv) will be a registered student for the
remainder of the Term of this Contract (this requirement applies only if the Resident is a student of the University). In the event
that the University approves a replacement request, such approval shall be conditional upon the Replacement Resident
signing/electronically confirming a housing contract governing such occupancy identical in form and substance to this Contract, or
otherwise acceptable to the University. In no event shall the University consider a replacement request if the Housing Services
Office has a waiting list for University Housing.<br>
Following the University’s approval of a replacement request, should the Replacement Resident become voluntarily or
involuntarily ineligible for University Housing for any reason, including without limitation failure to register for classes in the
University, withdrawal from the University, participation in an overseas studies, exchange, or semester-away program, financial
hardship, or conduct issues, the Replacement Resident shall remain responsible for 10% of the Residence Fees payable under
this Contract or the equivalent of thirty (30) days’ Residence Fees, whichever is greater.

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[IamIvan]

<p>They’ll release him from his contract, but they might not refund him the $800 deposit. Call them. There’s a housing shortage and they’ll have no problems filling the room.</p>