🎱 Military Clause Addendum
SCRA Early Termination Rights — Required for All Military Tenants — All States
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA, 50 U.S.C. § 3955) gives active-duty military members the right to terminate any residential lease early with 30 days written notice plus a copy of deployment or PCS orders. Landlords cannot charge early termination fees to SCRA-protected tenants. Including a military clause addendum at lease signing documents both parties’ understanding of these federally-mandated rights.
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Military Clause Addendum — SCRA Guide
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is a federal law that supersedes state law and any lease provision to the contrary. Any active-duty military member — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard when federally activated — who receives deployment or PCS orders may terminate a residential lease with 30 days written notice plus a copy of the orders.
The termination is effective 30 days after the next rent payment date following the notice. Landlords may not charge penalties, fees, or additional rent for SCRA terminations. Attempting to enforce an early termination fee against an SCRA-covered tenant can result in significant legal liability.
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