New Jersey SCRA / military lease termination
SCRA / military lease termination in New Jersey
Yes. Under N.J.S.A. 38:23C-14, a tenant who signed a residential lease and then entered military service may end it by written notice to the landlord at any time after service begins. For monthly rent, termination takes effect 30 days after the next rent due date following the notice. The federal SCRA (50 U.S.C. 3955) also applies.
Verified Source: N.J.S.A. 38:23C-14 · last checked 2026-10-23
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