Due to their somewhat independent status in the relationship, they can act as a mediator when tenants make unrealistic requests for upgrades or requesting maintenance to be performed that is their responsibility. (xelonline.com)
In fact several witnesses reported to the education select committee that these schools have a tendency to go «off the boil» once they are given independent status. (politics.co.uk)
Students can not claim independent status just because their families won't contribute to their college education. (studentloans.net)