When using military clause, is it normal to have to pay full months rent even though checking out at the beginning of that month?

2018-04-11T14:30:17-04:00

According to the military portion of my townhouse rent contract, according to the realtor's interpretation, I would have to pay a full months rent even though I'm leaving at the very beginning of the month. Is this right, or am I getting scammed? I provided the realtor several months notice.

Response by SPC David Willis made Apr 11 at 2018 2:42 PM

2018-04-11T14:42:10-04:00

It all depends on the contract. Ive seen both ways before so its not unheard of, but Id certainly see if a guy who knows a guy in JAG or outside law office can look it over for ya.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 11 at 2018 3:01 PM

2018-04-11T15:01:38-04:00

Your housing office should have the answer. I would advise reaching out sooner than later. Thank you for your service.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2018 5:46 PM

2018-04-11T17:46:11-04:00

If you’re out before the month starts then you shouldn’t have to pay any portion of the month, let alone the whole month. Now, if you’re out on the 1st or later then you’re probably required to pay that months rent. The only exception would be if there was a prorated month clause in the lease, but most standard leases do not have any prorated clauses in them.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2018 12:36 PM

2018-05-06T12:36:52-04:00

If you have given proper notice, usually 60 days, no, you should not have to pay the entire months rent. You have given the realtor/landlord ample time in order for them to list the property. In this case, you are not responsible to pay rent when you have legally provided the proper notification, military clause or not.