We recently started managing a new property.  The owner had lost his tenant and really was not clear how.  The tenant was an Army serviceman and was in active reserve.  The tenant had been called back into service and needed to immediately relocate.  The owner, a very respectful and honest person, allowed the tenant to immediately move out and walk away from the lease.  As we discussed what had happened, the owner looked at me and said he had wanted to honor this tenant's military service.  At the same time he had no idea if military service provided the rights the former tenant described.  He released the tenant based on his patriotism.  An admirable decision, but there is also a very good reason why the tenant's request would need to be approved.

We confirmed he did the right thing for more reasons than his appreciation of American service members.  It is true that military service members are protected if they need to terminate their lease due to a deployment or permanent change of station.