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Tenant’s Rights When Landlord Sells Property – A Guide

You’re provided some rights when you sign a lease or rental agreement. Even when a landlord sells property, you’re entitled to select privileges. But what exactly are these rights? We’ve listed essential privileges tenants should be aware of when the rental property is being sold. 1. Landlords Can’t Evict Active Duty Service Members Because of…

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SCRA Protections for Foreign Service: What You Should Know

Did you know that select protections provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) extend to people working in foreign service? More people are aware that active duty service members are granted service protections, but interestingly, this privilege has been extended to other people serving the country. But who are foreign service officers, and to…

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What If My Landlord Is Taking Me To Court For Unpaid Rent?

Here’s the thing: sometimes, it’s hard to pay rent on time. Life has many plot twists, including expensive medical bills and surprise expenses. You might be forced to spend on other pertinent things over rent. However, missing rent payments might lead you to the district court. We’ll discuss rent escrow and tactics you can use…

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How Does the SCRA Treat Co-borrowers on Servicemembers’ Loans?

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is known to provide select financial and legal protections to service members and their dependents. Among these protections that help service members manage their finances is the interest rate reduction on pre-service obligations. More people are familiar with how the SCRA affects active duty military personnel, but what happens…

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SCRA Guidelines for Real Estate Creditors: A Practical Guide

Landlords, lenders, banks, and any entity renting to or holding a mortgage for active duty service members should familiarize themselves with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). It’s vital they follow SCRA guidelines, specifically if they’re doing business with service members based in the continental United States. Those who violate SCRA guidelines for real estate…

SCRA Default Judgment: What You Need To Know

SCRA Default Judgment: What You Need To Know

As most people know, active-duty military personnel are granted special perks. Among these benefits is the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). This federal law provides active-duty service members and commissioned officers from the Public Health Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with select legal and financial protections. Among the most notable legal rights…

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Military Relocation and Child Custody: Legal Rights & Rules

Military families go through plenty of unique challenges, which can affect a child’s life in so many ways. Military service often calls for service members and their dependents to move across states and in some cases, overseas. But what happens when the military member has to move but is facing a child custody battle simulaneously?…

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Can You Join the Military With Collections? Let’s Find Out

People with debt are allowed to render military service. In fact, laws are in place to help military members manage financial obligations, including debt issues. Credit card debt won’t necessarily hinder you from pursuing a military career, but that doesn’t mean you can use the Armed Forces as a scapegoat for financial responsibility. Are you…

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What Happens if You Don’t Pay Public Storage? Let’s Find Out

Storage facility tenants are just like any other tenants. Upon signing the contract, you’re committed to paying storage unit rent for a particular period. The payment terms are explained in the rent agreement. But what happens when you don’t pay the storage company on time? We’ll talk about storage unit auctions and the consequences of…

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SCRA Requirements for Lenders: A Compliance Guide

Lenders are legally required to honor the rights mandated by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to avoid paying hefty penalties. But what exactly are these rights? We’ll discuss pertinent details lenders should know before lending to active duty service members. Understanding the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) for Lenders Formerly the Sailors Civil Relief…