Forced to move?

Some University of South Florida students say they're being forced at the last minute to move into hotel rooms instead of their apartments.

When students tried to move into their off-campus apartments Monday at University Crossing, they said they found mildew, outlets with missing covers and a dirty kitchen minus all it's appliances.

Some USF students say they're being forced at the last minute to move into hotel rooms instead of their apartments.

The appliances were still in boxes on the front lawn. "I had a key for a door that wasn't there, a door knob," said USF student Marleena Paul. "So, I walked in and I see that the kitchen, there's no appliances, anything. It's very dirty, rusty, mildew everywhere."

The manager blames the problems on a major renovation that did not get done in time.

"We care about our residents, we care about our property and once it is all worked out and fixed, I'm sure our residents will be happy to be living here," said apartment manager Nicole Garafolo.

Garafolo says they're going to pay back students who have to spend money on hotels or temporary housing.