Month: January 2015

NC Judge Reprimanded For SCRA Non-Compliance

Even if you are a respected judge, you are not above scrutiny for a failure to abide by the statutes of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

According to North Carolina court documents, Judge Brenda Branch of the General Court of …

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Bank Sued Over SCRA Violation

While large banks are generally more prepared for compliance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act than smaller businesses and individuals, they still sometimes find themselves on the wrong side of this strictly enforced law, leading to fines and other penalties.…

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What To Know If You Rent To Active Duty Servicemembers

Renting to active duty servicemembers is often a great decision! Members of the uniformed services tend to be very reliable, hardworking individuals. They have a steady paycheck and are accountable for their actions, meaning that disputes are often easily mediated …

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Illegal Debt Collection Against Active Military Members

Last week, federal regulators reached a settlement with owners of lending and retail companies that were targeting active duty servicemembers and utilizing illegal debt collection practices under the SCRA.

Two companies, Freedom Furniture and Electronics and Military Credit Services, …

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Can Active Duty Servicemembers Delay Court?

Bringing someone to court is virtually always a stressful experience, but matters quickly become even more complicated if the defendant is an active duty servicemember. Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, an important law that protects the civil interests of …

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Landlords: DOJ Enforces Active Duty Protections

One thing that not many landlords realize in their dealings with servicemembers is that enforcement of the SCRA may come from an unexpected source.

For the past several years, the Department of Justice has made itself available for active duty …

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