Can a landlord increase rent while a reservist is on title 10 orders?

2020-03-21T18:37:14-04:00

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2020 6:49 PM

2020-03-21T18:49:24-04:00

I'd consult the SCRA
Heres a link to a basic overview. https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/Federal-Benefits/Servicemembers-Civil-Relief-Act-(SCRA)?serv=120

Servicemembers-Civil-Relief-Act-(SCRA)

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Mar 21 at 2020 7:03 PM

2020-03-21T19:03:30-04:00

So just for my own education, because I was never in the reserves, what is "title 10 orders"? I know it might make me sound like a Noob and all but to heck with it. LOL

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2020 8:28 PM

2020-03-21T20:28:16-04:00

It should be in your lease agreement. Usually in the fine print, exigency clause or similar. Try talking with him and explaining your situation first. Document everything and reach out for advice. Check with Adjutant or Base Legal too.

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Mar 21 at 2020 9:09 PM

2020-03-21T21:09:27-04:00

Local housing laws and rules should be consulted but generally speaking, if you are renting month-to-month, your landlord can do pretty much whatever s/he wants with reasonable notice (usually 30 days). If you have an active lease agreement, consult the fine print. It will tell you what is and is not permissible.

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made Mar 21 at 2020 10:03 PM

2020-03-21T22:03:15-04:00

I never raise rent.

Response by WO1 Craig L Wirth made Mar 21 at 2020 10:58 PM

2020-03-21T22:58:55-04:00

I was still an NCO on an all others tour in Germany. My wife and two kids living in cronus and she had to move, (in the middle of winter), because she wouldn't have sex with the old bastard who owned the house. If I was there, it would have been a good chance he would have disappeared. My youngest son was killed in a car accident a couple months later directly related to them having had to move, forcing them to drive further because of where they had to move to.

Response by SPC(P) Brandon Jenkins made Mar 22 at 2020 1:53 PM

2020-03-22T13:53:14-04:00

Well, title 10 orders mean the president is activating your unit. That comes with it it's own set of perks, usually affecting lease agreements. I know any rental agreement I've ever signed has had a clause that states the property management was legally bound to release me from my contract if activated on federal orders. I dont know why your agreement wouldn't also have that. If not, I would consider questioning management for clarity.

Response by PO2 John Deal made Mar 22 at 2020 5:35 PM

2020-03-22T17:35:26-04:00

NO. Period.
Any service member is covered under USC and the Soldier’s & Sailor’s Relief Act.

Local municipal code and law does not supersede Federal Law. This is also covered under Federal Predatory Lending Regulations.
Anyone being victimized by this type of behavior should immediately contact their Jag or PMO, CID, NIS.... through their chain of command. We had many local rental agencies, private renters attempt to pull this crap at Camp Lejeune. They soon found theirselves banned from renting to any military or spouses, in addition to state and federal charges.