Civil Relief Act Aids Servicemembers

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides protection to servicemembers who have difficulty meeting their financial and legal obligations because of their military service. The SCRA allows servicemembers required to PCS or deploy with military orders to terminate automotive or residential leases early. The SCRA affords servicemembers this right regardless of what the lease says. Your deployment must be for at least 90 days for you to terminate a residential lease. Your deployment must be for at least 180 days in order for you to terminate an automotive lease. To terminate either lease, you must provide written notice along with your orders or a letter from your commander. For more information, contact your base legal office. Learn more about SCRA.