TRANSFER OF TENANT. Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003 (“SCRA”), as it may be amended from time to time, and under Virginia law, a tenant who is a member of the United States Armed Forces or of the National Guard serving full-time duty, or a Civil Service technician with a National Guard Unit (“Military Tenant”) has the right to terminate this Lease if such Military Tenant (1) receives orders to depart thirty-five (35) miles or more (radius) from the Premises either for a permanent change of station or for temporary duty for more than three months, (2) is discharged or released from active duty or from full-time duty or technical status, (3) is ordered to report to government-supplied quarters resulting in the forfeiture of basic allowance for quarters, or (4) after entry into military service. The Military Tenant may terminate this Lease by serving Landlord with written Notice of termination stating the date when termination will be effective. The date of termination shall not be less than thirty (30) days after the first date on which the next rental payment is due after the date on which the written Notice is delivered. In addition, the termination date shall not be more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of departure necessary to comply with the official orders or any supplemental instructions for interim training or duty prior to the transfer. Military Tenant shall attach to Notice of termination a copy of the orders, official notification or orders, or a signed letter from the commanding officer confirming the orders.
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TRANSFER OF TENANT. A. Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003 (“SCRA”), as it may be amended from time to time, and under Virginia law, a tenant who is a member of the United States Armed Forces or of the National Guard serving full-time duty, or a Civil Service technician with a National Guard Unit (“Military Tenant”) has the right to terminate this Lease if such Military Tenant (1a) receives orders to depart thirty-five (35) 35 miles or more (radius) from the Premises either for a permanent change of station or for temporary duty for more than three 3 months, (2b) is discharged or released from active duty or from full-time duty or technical technician status, (3c) is ordered to report to government-supplied quarters resulting in the forfeiture of basic allowance for quarters, or (4d) after entry into military service. The Military Tenant may terminate this Lease by serving Landlord with written Notice of termination stating the date when termination will be effective. The date of termination shall not be less than thirty (30) 30 days after the first date on which the next rental payment is due after the date on which the written Notice is delivered. In addition, the termination date shall not be more than sixty (60) 60 days prior to the date of departure necessary to comply with the official orders or any supplemental instructions for interim training or duty prior to the transfer. Military Tenant shall attach to Notice of termination a copy of the orders, official notification or of orders, or a signed letter from the commanding officer confirming the orders.
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Samples: Residential Lease