Include a Military Clause in Your Lease

It is strongly recommended that you include into your rental or

lease agreement, a military clause. Contrary to popular belief,

the Soldiers and Sailors' Civil Relief Act

DOES NOT

help you

break a lease when receiving transfer orders. You must have a

provision in your rental agreement to release you from your

obligations in the event you need to terminate your lease prior to

its normal expiration. Attached is a military clause that you can

incorporate into your rental agreement. Be sure to indicate on

your lease, in the appropriate place, to see the attached military

clause. Though the sample clause only requires 30 days notice,

you will be better protected if you provide

written

notice and

retain a copy of that notice. If you have any questions regarding

landlord-tenant issues, leases, or other personal legal assistance

matters, please contact the local housing officer for you’re

nearest military legal office for assistance.

MILITARY CLAUSE ADDENDUM

IN THE EVENT the Tenant is, or hereafter becomes, a member of the United States

Armed Forces on extended active duty and hereafter the Tenant receives permanent

change of station orders to depart from the area where the Premises are located, or is

relieved from active duty, retires or separates from the military, or is ordered into military

housing, then in any of these events, the Tenant may terminate this lease upon giving

thirty (30) days written notice to the Landlord. The Tenant shall also provide to the

Landlord a copy of the official orders or a letter signed by the tenant's commanding

officer, reflecting the change, which warrants termination under this clause. The Tenant

will pay prorated rent for any days (he/she) occupy the dwelling past the first day of the

month.

The damage/security deposit will be promptly returned to the tenant, provided there are

no damages to the premises.

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TENANT DATE

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CO-TENANT DATE

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LANDLORD/AGENT DATE