Property Management

In Oregon, a tenant who is deployed overseas in active military service may terminate a lease early under which federal law?

AThe Fair Housing Act
BThe Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)✓ Correct
COregon's ORLTA
DThe SAFE Act

Explanation

The federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) allows active duty servicemembers to terminate residential leases early when they receive orders for deployment or a permanent change of station. The servicemember must provide written notice and a copy of the orders. Under SCRA, the lease terminates 30 days after the next due rent date. Oregon property managers must comply with SCRA regardless of lease terms.

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