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This is the way it worked in my chapter. Whomever wanted to live in the house were able to do so, on the basis of seniority. After that, if any spots were left, names would be randomly drawn, starting with the newest pledge class. Those sisters with names drawn could either live in the house, or find a sister to live there in her place. If no one would take their place, and they still refused to live in the house, they would have to pay the rent for the room, whether they lived there or not.
My chapter had the fear instilled in us, that if we did not fill all of the spots in our house, we would have GDIs moving in! Since the houses are owned by USF, and chapters just rent from them, USF residence services can rent the rooms out to any student just as they would a dorm room. Unless of course, the chapters are paying the complete rent due, regardless of whether or not the house was full.
Obviously USF has been allowing KS to go into debt with them, instead of allowing other students to rent the rooms. I believe at least one other chapter that had a house in Greek Village was forced to leave due to financial hardships. Another GLO has since moved in and taken over rent payments.
If the chapter has an outstanding balance with the school, I imagine USF would go after the Inter/National Organization, because they are technically in contract with the university through their house corporation.
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