What Servicemember Protections Are Available to Families?
Even those familiar with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) may wonder what servicemember protections are available to families. After all, it’s not just servicemembers who are protected by the SCRA — it’s their family members, too.
However, these protections …
View moreNational Guard and Reservists: Are SCRA Protections Automatic?
Few bankers and moneylenders understand how Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protections apply to the National Guard and reservists versus regular military personnel.
If you’re worried about how the law applies to these groups, you’re smart to be concerned. A misstep …
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Help with SCRA Compliance
The original version of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act was enacted in 1940. Since then, Congress has amended it a number of times. But the federal law protecting those on active duty military service is still rife with ambiguity. The …
View moreSCRA Protects Servicemembers’ Dependents Too
Lenders, landlords, people who rent storage lockers and other things to the public, must always be vigilant about staying in compliance with the SCRA. Servicemembers’ dependents may also enjoy some protections.
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, a federal law that …
View moreBanks Must Tread Carefully Around SCRA and Follow the Letter of the law
When it comes to the SCRA, banks and other financial institutions must follow the letter of the law carefully or risk steep fines.
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, a federal law, provides certain protections to members of the military. Which …
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