The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act can be a slippery slope. The language in the act is sometimes vague. But penalties for SCRA noncompliance can be severe, and even devastating, depending on the size of your business or institution. Moreover, regulators have broadened the protections in some cases. Although some of these regulators do not have…
Here at the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Centralized Verification Service, we work hard to make sure all our customers are satisfied. When they’re happy, we’re happy. We love customer testimonials, but not all satisfied customers think to provide one, so sometimes we reach out to them. One of our best customers, Southern Maryland Law, uses…
When dealing with cases involving the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, military affidavits are a crucial part of the package needed to prevail in court. The SCRA guarantees active-duty military members certain rights. One protection addresses court cases. Specifically, there is a protection if a servicemember cannot appear in court to defend him or herself. When…
When you file a lawsuit in Maryland, you will eventually need a nonmilitary affidavit. Different states have different rules and regulations regarding this requirement. That’s why it’s important to understand the local mandates of Maryland nonmilitary affidavits. The intricacies of Maryland SCRA state law can intimidate many would-be plaintiffs, and thus they turn to…
What is a Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Affidavit? A Service members Civil Relief Act affidavit is a document litigants can take to court to prove they have checked to see if the defendant in their case is on active military duty. An SCRA affidavit, which most courts require, helps move cases forward so plaintiffs can get restitution…
What Self-Storage Operators Need to Know About the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Self- Storage operators sometimes face problems. Non-payment of rent is often at the top of the list. Before lockouts, auctions, seizing personal property, or evictions, self-storage operators need to be VERY aware of a federal law: the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The…
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