Property ManagementIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

In NC, a tenant who is called to active military duty may terminate a lease early under:

AThe NC Residential Rental Agreements Act
BThe Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)Correct
CThe NC Tenant Security Deposit Act
DSimply the NC Vacation Rental Act, an unrelated short-term-rental statute from the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act that actually protects military tenants

Why The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Is Correct

Answer B: The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

The federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) allows servicemembers who are called to active duty (or receive PCS orders) to terminate a lease early with proper written notice.

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