Ran into this in both Corpus and Pensacola, the roomate leaving is the only one that can break the contract. However in both places, I was able to get a letter from my command stating I will be receiving orders soon and they allowed that as my 30 days notice. The military clause allows you to break your lease, but its orders plus 30 days, or in my case, a letter plus 30 days. Either way you're still responsible for the next months rent.
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Military clause question
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Base JAG is free and they see more landlord and renter issues than anyone else in the military. Best free advice you'll ever get. Take a copy of ALL of the agreements.
BTW... although it won't affect you personally, don't be surprised if college town landlords start doing really d!ck moves someday though... like refusing to rent to ROTC students. It happened at PSU a few years back.[/quote]
...this is not legal and if they shot you down you should definately let someone know. This should be covered in fair housing laws.
...this is not legal and if they shot you down you should definately let someone know. This should be covered in fair housing laws.
snizo
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^^^ Correct - profession is not covered in the federal fair housing laws. It is, however, covered by some state/local laws. I know Maryland prohibits discrimination based on occupation.
Check local ordinances. If occupation isn't protected ... write your councilman/state senator.
In any case - you can't be required to tell them you're in ROTC if they ask, right? "I'm a full time student" end of discussion.
Check local ordinances. If occupation isn't protected ... write your councilman/state senator.
In any case - you can't be required to tell them you're in ROTC if they ask, right? "I'm a full time student" end of discussion.
I've done similar deals with apartments leases with various roommates coming and going. Eventually I had the lease in my name alone (the other roommates had to sign off on it), and then I cancelled the lease. I've not had to do so using the military clause, but the worst they could say is "no, we're not going to do it." Just don't tip them off as to what you're about to do.