Military Termination Clause Samples
The Military Termination clause allows either party to end a contract if one party is called to active military service. In practice, this clause typically applies to individuals who are reservists or members of the armed forces and receive orders for deployment or extended duty, making it impossible to fulfill contractual obligations. Its core function is to provide a fair and predictable way to terminate agreements when military service intervenes, protecting service members from penalties and ensuring both parties are aware of their rights in such situations.
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Military Termination. Resident may terminate this Contract by giving Landlord written notice if: (1) Resident is or becomes a member of the U.S. Armed Forces on extended active duty and receive change-of-station orders to permanently depart the local area, or if Resident is relieved from active duty (subject to the exception noted below); or (2) while in military service, Resident receives military orders for a permanent change-of-station or to deploy with a military unit (or as an individual in support of a military operation) for a period of at least ninety (90) days, or Resident is deployed to a foreign country as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and is not continuing to receive housing allowance from the military (“Military Cause”). To terminate this Contract for Military Cause, Resident must deliver to Landlord a written termination notice and a copy of Resident’s orders or a signed letter, confirming the orders, from Resident’s commanding officer, confirming a Military Cause, and if Resident meets the requirements, this Contract will terminate on the later of (1) the next Monthly Installment due date following the thirtieth (30th) day after Resident provides the termination notice, or (2) the next Monthly Installment due date following the effective date of Resident’s deployment or station change. After move-out, Resident is entitled to the return of Resident’s Security Deposit, less lawful deductions. When signing or renewing this Contract, if Resident already has deployment or change-of-station orders, or if Resident knows that Resident will be retiring or ending an enlistment term before the end of the Contract Term, Resident may not be allowed to enter into or renew this Contract without prior approval.
Military Termination. In the event, the Tenant is, or hereafter becomes, a member of the United States Armed Forces on extended active duty and hereafter the Tenant receives permanent change of station orders to depart from the area where the Property is located, or is relieved from
Military Termination. In the event, the Tenant is, or hereafter becomes, a member of the United States Armed Forces on extended active duty and hereafter the Tenant receives permanent change of station orders to depart from the area where the Property is located, or is relieved from active duty, retires or separates from the military, or is ordered into military housing, then in any of these events, the Tenant may terminate this lease upon giving thirty (30) days written notice to the Landlord. The Tenant will also provide to the Landlord a copy of the official orders or a letter signed by the Tenant's commanding officer, reflecting the change, which warrants termination under this provision. The Tenant will pay prorated rent for any days (he/she) occupy the dwelling past the first day of the month. Any security deposit will be promptly returned to the Tenant, provided there are no damages to the Property.
Military Termination. Section 21 a) of the Contract is amended as follows. A member of the U.S. Armed Forces who is required to move pursuant to change of station orders to depart 50 miles or more from the Unit, or who is prematurely or involuntarily discharged or released from the Armed Forces may terminate the Contract by providing Landlord with a written notice of termination, accompanied by a copy of Resident’s official military orders or a written verification signed by Resident’s commanding officer, with an effective date of termination at least 30 days from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’s receipt of notice. A member of the U.S. Armed Forces who is deployed with a military unit for not less than 90 days may terminate the Contract by providing Landlord with written notice of termination that is accompanies by a copy of the Resident’s official military orders or a written verification from Resident’s commanding officer. In such an event, termination shall be effective 30 days after the first date on which the next Monthly Installment is due or 45 days after Landlord’s receipt of notice, whichever is shorter, and payable after the date on which the notice is delivered. If a Resident who is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces terminates the Contract, pursuant to this Section 8 of this Addendum, 14 or more days prior to occupancy of the Unit, no damages or penalties of any kind shall be due.
Military Termination. Resident may terminate the Lease by giving written notice to Landlord if Resident enlists or is drafted or commissioned and on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. Resident may also terminate the Lease by giving written notice to Landlord if: (1) Resident is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or Reserves on active duty or (2) a member of the National Guard called to active duty for more than thirty (30) days in response to a national emergency declared by the President of the United States, and Resident (a) receives orders for permanent change-of-station, (b) receives orders to deploy with a military unit or in support of a military operation for 90 days or more, or (c) is relieved or released from active duty. After Resident delivers a written termination notice, the Lease will be terminated under this Paragraph 30 days after the date on which the next rental payment is due. Resident must furnish Landlord a copy of the military orders, such as permanent change-of-station orders, call-up orders, or deployment orders or written notification from a commanding officer. Military permission for base housing does not constitute change-of-station order. For the purposes of this Lease, orders described in (2) above will only release the Resident who qualifies under (1) and (2) above and receives the orders during the Lease term and such Resident’s spouse or legal dependents living in the Resident’s household. A co-resident who is not Resident’s spouse or dependent cannot terminate under this Paragraph. Resident represents when signing this Lease that: (1) Resident does not already have deployment or change-of-station orders; (2) Resident will not be retiring from the military during the Term; and (3) the term of enlistment or obligation will not end before the Lease Term ends. Even if Resident is entitled to terminate this Lease under this Paragraph, liquidate damages for making a false representation of the above will be the amount of unpaid Rent for the remainder of the Term when and if Resident moves out, less rents from others received in mitigation of Landlord’s damages and re-letting costs and expenses. Resident must immediately notify Landlord if Resident is called to active duty or receives deployment or permanent change-of-station orders.
Military Termination. In the event, the Tenant(s) is, or hereafter becomes, a member of the United States Armed Forces on extended active duty and hereafter the Tenant(s) receives permanent change of station orders to depart from the area where the Property is located, or is relieved from active duty, retires, or separates from the military, or is ordered into military housing, then in any of these events, the Tenant(s) may terminate this lease upon giving thirty (30) days written notice to the Landlord. The Tenant(s) will also provide to the Landlord a copy of the official orders or a letter signed by the Tenant’s commanding officer, reflecting the change, which warrants termination under this provision. The Tenant(s) will pay prorated rent for any days the Tenant(s) occupy the dwelling past the first day of the month. The amount prorated will be two-hundred ($200) per week and thirty ($30) per day if not a whole week. For the purpose of this Agreement, a week is considered seven (7) calendar days from Sunday to Saturday. Any Security Deposit will be promptly returned to the Tenant(s) within thirty (30) days after moving out, provided there are no damages to the Property.