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Chapter houses seem to have an insatiable need for renovation. As the houses age and are subjected to “accelerated depreciation” by the residents, house corporations are challenged to keep the housing safe and competitive with other forms of university housing. Universities have long had the advantage of being able to use tax deductible contributions to maintain their property.

The Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act (HR 1547/S 781) would level the playing field by (more…)

There is currently considerable interest and effort being directed to address the deteriorating condition of the Eta Iota Chapter House.  This is admirable and necessary in the short term, and as an ongoing process. Our obligations are mandated by our commitment to the Brotherhood as well as a legally binding fiduciary responsibility and the mandates of Title VI, Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes (“Landlord and Tenant”).  It occurs to me however; that at some point it would be in everyone’s best interests to explore a long-term solution.  Long-term solutions are just that.  They do not – and should not – happen rapidly.  They do however have to start somewhere.  Thus, I put these thoughts to paper; to discuss, to tear apart, to laugh at, or such other reactions as deemed appropriate.

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