TITLE LV
PROCEEDINGS IN SPECIAL CASES

CHAPTER 540
ACTIONS AGAINST TENANTS

Section 540:11-a

    540:11-a Termination by Members of the Armed Services. –
I. A lessee may terminate his or her lease, or a tenant may terminate a rental agreement when the lessee or tenant is:
(a) A member of the armed services reserve who is called to active duty.
(b) A member of the national guard who is called to active duty.
(c) A member of the armed services on active duty who is reassigned to a location out of the state.
II. The lessee or tenant shall give notice of termination within 7 days of receipt of notice of being called to active duty or being reassigned out of the state.
III. The lessee or tenant shall terminate the lease or rental agreement by a written notice in accordance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, Public Law 108-189, Section 305.

Source. 2004, 135:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.