SCRA Lease Protections: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how active duty military members can legally end their residential leases without penalty due to military orders.
The SCRA Lease Protections provide legal safeguards for military members who need to end their rental agreements due to their service requirements.
Who it's for
This protection is specifically for tenants who are currently on active duty in the military.
What you get
If you receive official orders for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), you have the legal right to terminate your residential lease.
What it costs you
There is no direct cost to the tenant to use this protection. However, the landlord is legally required to release you from your lease agreement without charging any early termination penalties.
The catch to know
It is a federal violation for a landlord to attempt to charge early termination fees to military members who are using these protections.
How to apply
- Obtain your official military orders for a Permanent Change of Station.
- Provide a copy of these orders to your landlord.
- Submit your notice to terminate the lease in writing.
- Ensure your landlord acknowledges the termination without applying penalties.