Tenant Relations & Leasing Flashcards
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Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), what notice must an active-duty servicemember provide to terminate a lease early?
Answer: 30 days written notice with a copy of deployment orders
SCRA requires 30 days written notice accompanied by a copy of military orders to terminate a lease early without penalty.
When a servicemember vacates a rental unit after providing proper SCRA notice, when does the lease termination become effective?
Answer: 30 days after the next rent due date following the notice
Under SCRA, the termination is effective 30 days after the next rent payment date that follows delivery of proper written notice.
A military tenant's lease contains a clause waiving SCRA protections. How should an MRP agent advise the client?
Answer: SCRA rights cannot be waived in a lease agreement
SCRA protections are statutory rights that cannot be contractually waived in a lease; such clauses are void and unenforceable.
Which type of military order qualifies a servicemember to invoke SCRA lease termination rights?
Answer: PCS orders, deployment orders of 90+ days, or orders to report to a military facility 35+ miles away
SCRA lease termination rights apply to PCS orders, deployment orders of 90 days or more, or orders to a military facility at least 35 miles from the current residence.
A landlord refuses to return a military tenant's security deposit citing normal wear-and-tear. What is the standard legal position?
Answer: Normal wear-and-tear cannot legally justify withholding a security deposit
In virtually all U.S. jurisdictions, normal wear-and-tear does not constitute damage and cannot legally justify withholding a tenant's security deposit.
An MRP specialist is helping a military family find housing near a new installation. What is the primary advantage of using military housing referral offices?
Answer: They maintain vetted lists of landlords familiar with military tenants and SCRA requirements
Military housing referral offices maintain lists of landlords who understand military leasing needs and are familiar with SCRA protections and PCS cycles.
When assisting a military family relocating on PCS orders, which lease term is MOST beneficial to negotiate?
Answer: A short-term lease or military clause allowing early termination without penalty
A military clause or short-term lease protects servicemembers who may receive unexpected orders requiring early departure without financial penalty.