How can a tenant in armed forces terminate tenancy upon reassignment or deployment orders?
Full Question:
I live in a rented apartment in Washington. I have been working with the armed forces for 10 years. I am subject to reassignment every six to ten months. How can I terminate my tenancy upon reassignment or deployment orders?
12/27/2016 |
Category: Landlord Ten... ยป Lease Termin... |
State: Washington |
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Answer:
In Washington, the armed forces personnel’s may terminate their tenancy for a specified time on receiving reassignment or deployment orders by providing a notice of reassignment or deployment order to the landlord not later than seven days after the receipt.
This is provided in the Annotated Revised Code of Washington §58.18.220. It reads:
“(1) In all cases where premises are rented for a specified time, by express or implied contract, the tenancy shall be deemed terminated at the end of such specified time.
(2) Any tenant who is a member of the armed forces, including the national guard and armed forces reserves, or that tenant's spouse or dependent, may terminate a tenancy for a specified time if the tenant receives reassignment or deployment orders. The tenant shall provide notice of the reassignment or deployment order to the landlord no later than seven days after receipt.”
(2) Any tenant who is a member of the armed forces, including the national guard and armed forces reserves, or that tenant's spouse or dependent, may terminate a tenancy for a specified time if the tenant receives reassignment or deployment orders. The tenant shall provide notice of the reassignment or deployment order to the landlord no later than seven days after receipt.”
