What canI do if mylandlord lost paperwork stating thatI was entering the military and is now in charging me for early lease termination?
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What canI do if mylandlord lost paperwork stating thatI was entering the military and is now in charging me for early lease termination?
I turned in my paperwork stating that I was joining active duty army to my apartment complex. It provided me with no release form, instead it just just told me that I was good to go. However, it lost the paperwork and then turned a claim into a collection agency. They refuse to work with me.
Asked on March 30, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Florida
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If your landlord lost the paperwork to show you were leaving for the army, and you have proof that you gave documentation or notice that you were going active duty, you are in the right and have the force of law behind you. The Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act will ensure this is handled properly and that your credit is not impacted. You can go a few routes with this, Show the proof again to your landlord, and if they still refuse to help, inform them of the Soldiers & Sailors Act and that you will be forced to not only inform your state's Attorney General but your judge advocate for your military unit to get this resolved. Also contact your state and federal representatives to help you. Oftentimes, their liaisons have contacts who can help in these matters.
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