Orders can change. Federal rights remain.
The lease keeps up.
Explain qualifying military lease-termination procedures without narrowing, conditioning or charging for rights guaranteed by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
- SCRA nonwaiver
- Notice and orders procedure
- Termination-date calculation
How it works
From the existing lease to a signed military clause (scra) both parties can keep
- 01
Confirm coverage
Review the lease, occupancy and military status.
- 02
Identify qualifying orders
Use the actual federal category.
- 03
Prepare notice and proof
Follow authorized delivery rules.
Last updated August 20, 2026
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A military clause explains how a servicemember may exercise residential lease rights under the SCRA and any more protective state law. It supplements the statute for clarity; it does not create a narrower private substitute or require a penalty.
What is a military clause (scra)?
A military clause explains how a servicemember may exercise residential lease rights under the SCRA and any more protective state law. It supplements the statute for clarity; it does not create a narrower private substitute or require a penalty.
This document is also called:
- SCRA lease addendum
- Military termination clause
- PCS clause
- Deployment lease clause
This document supplements the signed residential lease agreement and should be read with all other valid addenda.
SCRA eligibility, notice and nonwaiver rules
Federal eligibility depends on the lease, military status and qualifying orders, including certain entry into service, permanent change of station, deployment, separation or retirement circumstances. Use current statutory guidance for the particular servicemember.
A qualifying termination requires written notice and orders or permitted verification delivered through an authorized method. For monthly rent, federal timing generally runs to 30 days after the next rent due date; prohibited early-termination fees or repayment demands cannot be restored by addendum.
Written scope
with the property, parties and covered conduct identified
Local rules
checked before terms are signed or enforced
Complete record
kept with notices, reports and supporting evidence
- Never reduce federal rights
- State that the SCRA and any more protective law control over inconsistent lease language.
- Separate termination from ordinary buyout
- Do not apply a buyout fee, concession recapture or penalty when statutory military termination rights apply.
- Handle final amounts correctly
- Prorate lawful rent through the effective date, return prepaid post-termination rent as required and process the deposit separately.
How to prepare a military clause (scra)
Five checks turn the policy or disclosure into clear signed paperwork.
Review the lease, occupancy and military status.
- Lease execution and service dates
- Covered servicemember or dependent
- State-law protections
Free sample military clause (scra)
This sample shows the procedure clause. Actual SCRA eligibility and dates must be checked against current federal guidance and the servicemember’s orders.
Military Clause (SCRA)
NONWAIVER. Nothing in this addendum limits rights under the SCRA or more protective law.
QUALIFYING EVENT. Tenant may exercise applicable statutory rights after qualifying military service or orders.
NOTICE. Tenant will provide written notice and a copy of orders or other verification permitted by law.
EFFECTIVE DATE. Termination will occur on the date calculated under controlling law, not an earlier or later private formula.
NO PENALTY. No early-termination fee, concession recapture or other prohibited penalty applies to a qualifying statutory termination.
Questions about this military clause (scra)?
Real humans read every message. For eligibility or date questions, contact a military legal assistance office or a lawyer familiar with the SCRA.