Updated August 07, 2023
A military clause addendum is a statement that should be included in a lease where the tenant is enlisted with the armed forces and may be moving at any time. Should a tenant in the military be called upon suddenly, this clause allows the tenant to terminate the lease by giving written notice (at least thirty days prior to deployment) to the landlord and providing a copy of the transfer orders from the military. Military personnel will find it difficult to break a lease without such an addendum attached to their lease agreement. A military addendum can be concluded during the signing of the lease, or once a tenant enlists in the military. This document must be signed and dated by the tenant, a co-tenant, and the landlord.
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) – Federal laws stating an enlisted tenant’s rights regarding civil obligations versus a potential call of duty.