Have you heard about the military clause when renting a place and When you rent a place does your spouse & ...

Question

Does your spouse and your name have to be on the lease?? Do you think its wrong of me to sign a 6 month lease knowing I can only stay for 3-4 months.The place says they do 6 month leases and I really need a place.My husband is leaving to Iraq in Sept. so Im gonna leave to live with my family when he leaves because I will have a newborn and 1yr. old.So I'll need a lil help.I can legally break the lease because my husband will be going to Iraq.Thats the military clause but when I get the apartment I dont want to tell them that he's leaving because I dont want to be turned down.Do you think thats wrong?? Do you think Im over thinking all of this?? No haters please.Im pregnant and overemotional so leave your mean comments to yourself because I dont need to hear it.

FYI This place Does have a military clause in its lease agreement.

Answer 1

Honey, they don't have to know that he is already scheduled to leave. I mean, you don't know if his date will change either, so why even say anything to them at all? Get your apartment and when the time comes for him to leave, let them know. Until then, don't stress about it, just enjoy being pregnant and being with your little family. Congratulations on your pregnancy and may God keep your husband safe when he goes to fight for our country.

Answer 2

I think you should be upfront and honest. Don't spring any surprises up on them. IF you tell them you can only stay for 4 months and ur husbands leaving to Iraq then the might have u only sign a 4 month lease. I'm sure where you live they are familiar with military families coming and going so it might not be a big deal. I think if you inform the management company of your situation now they would be more willing to work with you rather than letting them know when ur about to leave. I highly doubt they will deny you the apartment for that reason. Worst case scenario maybe you could help find someone to take the apartment after you, you might come across another military wife looking for a place for a few months.

Answer 3

Not every place honors the military clause. But usually it is only honored when the soldier gets orders to PCS to a new duty station. You may get lucky and the the property manager will understand your situation and let you out of your lease. But keep in mind that if it's a military town that they've dealt with other renters in the same situation so they may have to stick to the lease guidelines to protect themselves. I would explain the the leasing agent that you may need to move home before your lease is up. Maybe they will just agree to keep your security deposit and let you out of the rest of the lease. Good luck!

Answer 4

You need to be upfront with the landlord here. You mention 'the military clause'. Be aware that such clauses vary from state to state, with some having such a legal clause, and others not having any. There is no federal 'military clause'.

If your state has no military clause law, you are bound to your lease unless the lease specifically includes language honoring military relocations.

Answer 5

I think you should be up front. I'm sure they will be MORE than understanding. I would really hate to see you not say anything then leave after 4 months and they don't Honor the "military clause" then you would be SOL. Good Luck and your family will be in my prayers.

Answer 6

i bought a residing place anyplace I worked better than a 365 days or stayed in a lodge. reason being once I had a brawl with the owner and that i promised myself in no way to stay in a rented homestead thereafter.

Answer 7

most leases involving military, have a clause referring to being restationed, that lets you out of the lease.....