Military Lease Termination (SCRA) Template
Terminate a lease due to military orders. This professionally drafted template provides a clear, well-structured format that you can customize for your specific situation.
When to Use This Letter
Under the SCRA, service members can terminate residential leases early due to PCS orders, deployment, or entry into active duty, without early termination penalties.
What This Template Includes
- Professional structure and formatting
- Fill-in-the-blank placeholders for names, dates, and details
- Formal, business-appropriate tone
- Both DOCX (editable) and PDF (printable) versions
- Compatible with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and similar editors
How to Use
- Download the template in DOCX or PDF format
- Open in your preferred editor
- Replace the bracketed placeholders with your information
- Review, print or save, and send
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[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP]
[Date]
[Landlord/Property Manager Name]
[Property Management Company]
[Landlord Address]
[City, State ZIP]
Sent via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
RE: Notice of Lease Termination Under the SCRA, [Rental Property Address]
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to provide formal notice of my intent to terminate the lease for the premises located at [Rental Property Address], dated [Lease Start Date], pursuant to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), 50 U.S.C. § 3955. I am a member of the [Branch of Service], and I qualify for lease termination based on the following military circumstances.
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