<p>I agree with everything Iamwandering said. I also want to add that a parent must co-sign the lease agreement and have it notarized. This means that you are on the hook for a year no matter what happens - transfer, illness, drop out whatever. You are liable for the year unless you can find someone to sublet.</p>
<p>My freshman son also came home talking about moving off campus. We said no, even though we hear “all the other parents” are ok with it. There have been fires, there is no security, street people go through your trash looking for cans, appliances don’t work - the list goes on and on with one of the biggest reasons being you can’t get back on campus if you change your mind.</p>