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.