USA Students: 60 Days To Move Out

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At the end of the Spring semester, dozens of students and families renting homes from the University of South Alabama will have to move out.
Published: Wed, March 26, 2008 - 5:34 pm
Last Updated: Thu, March 27, 2008 - 4:40 pm
Kesshia Peyton
Kesshia Peyton
At the end of the Spring semester, dozens of students and families renting homes from the University of South Alabama will have to move out.
Earlier this month, the school sent notices to those living in 19 homes in the Hillsdale community.

Some students contacted News Five saying they felt like they were being forced out of their homes without much notice.

A spokesperson said that the housing department actually warned students about the possibility of having to leave years ago.
"Five years ago we had 700 houses in Hillsdale. Now we're down to about 150 houses. So this is not something that started suddenly. This is just something that we've been gradually doing over the last five years. So it's not a sudden movement it was approved by our board of trustees in 2004, I believe," said University of South Alabama spokesperson Keith Ayers.

USA says it is getting out of the single family housing rental business. Eventually all the u-s-a rental homes will be torn down.

News Five has also learned that once the homes are torn down, the land will be used for the new Jags football team field house and storage facility.

CMB1:  Why the heck would I date a freeloader? If you’ve read my posts I’m obviously WAY too much of a penny pincher to ever let anyone have a dime! He works 2 jobs, and takes more classes each semester than I do. We don’t live in the Grove because who in their right mind would live in a HORRIBLY CONSTRUCTED 2 bedroom apartment for $930/month??? We could get a swank studio at The Towers on Ryan Park for that!!!!!

Posted by KxVx on 05/01/08 - 4:02 pm • Report Abuse.   

KxVx I am all with that suggestion. I have asked University staff why..  No answer. I do not understand. Ole Miss has programs, USM has daycare and intensive Speech.  What is up with this school? We might gain students if we consider providing for more of their needs whether it’s residential or child care.

Posted by southfan1981 on 05/01/08 - 2:21 pm • Report Abuse.   

To KXVX:  You shouldn’t be complaning so much tell your boyfriend to get out and get a job!!!!!!!!!  Is that why you can’t live at the grove, (not married) you have a free loader for a boyfriend or girlfriend? SORRY.  Why do you think the rest of us oh you something?

Posted by cmb1 on 05/01/08 - 1:55 pm • Report Abuse.   

I live in midtown, I wouldnt suggest it, I hate it. The Cabana Apartments off of Azalea Rd which are very close to South have the best rates in the area. I already looked it up because I am thinking about moving there.

Posted by amber-marie on 05/01/08 - 1:20 pm • Report Abuse.   

Southfan, I have the perfect solution for the child care situation. I believe that the elementary/secondary education majors should have a “hands-on learning” class which is actually a day care for other students’ children, but with educational activities provided by the soon-to-be teachers.  This way, our teachers are actaully prepared to deal with today’s youth, and parents have a great alternitive to expensive day care.

Posted by KxVx on 05/01/08 - 9:56 am • Report Abuse.   

Wow, those are great utility bills. I am shocked. Sorry it will take you longer to finish. I’ve been in the same shoes while finishing my undergrad.  I had to live in the projects at USM after I divorced. I was lucky they offered that type of student housing. Perhaps, we need to look at how many students would benefit from this type of student housing then ask the university to consider providing it in a better setting. I would also like to see the University consider using their education department to provide early childhood education. How is it that other schools are able to give their students these benefits?

Posted by southfan1981 on 04/30/08 - 1:34 pm • Report Abuse.   

1. I never said anything could be done about it. It just sucks that instead of two more years of school I’ll have 4.
2. Amber Marie, where do you live?
3. Southfan, Hillsdale’s been great and efficient. Rent is $265, and the water bill is always under $20, the power bill is usually under $50 and the natural gas bill is usually around $70. The problem with renting in Chickasaw would be getting to work and school!

Posted by KxVx on 04/30/08 - 12:15 pm • Report Abuse.   

Ok… So I work 2 jobs, I am not married, I live alone I pay for school by myself, no student loans. My rent is $425 a month—I am sorry, I am pretty much in the same situation that you are in, but everyone else can deal with it, so its not like your the only one in this situation. Its not something you can fight anymore, just deal with it.

Posted by amber-marie on 04/30/08 - 12:59 am • Report Abuse.   

I am sorry that the rent is so terrible in other areas. Maybe you should consider other costs in your analysis of where to live.  When my husband was in school in the 70’s, they told residents in Hillsdale there was a possibility the homes would no longer be available. The electrical was substandard, it was never a safe area and how efficient are the homes?  It’s not worth the money. Rent in another area. Chickasaw has homes for rent @ $500-600 dollars and it is safe. Semmes, Saraland, Theodore all offer places to live that are safer and more in more pleasant surroundings.

Posted by southfan1981 on 04/30/08 - 12:31 am • Report Abuse.   

I work three jobs and go to school. I’m not married. I just think with all the money I’ve paid to go to school, and the fact that I’ve lived here since I started school, I should at least be allowed to finish school living here. I don’t take out student loans, I work my butt off and pay in cash every semester. But now that I’ll go from paying half of $265 to half of $400+ in rent--that’s $800 or MORE extra dollars a year! Considering a 12 hour semester costs just under $2000, that’s a lot of money that could go towards my education.

Posted by KxVx on 04/29/08 - 10:10 pm • Report Abuse.   


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