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Service Members Civil Relief Act Enforcement offered by Washington State Attorney General's Office's Consumer Protection Division

Service Members Civil Relief Act Enforcement offered by Washington State Attorney General's Office's Consumer Protection Division

Enforces the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which provides protections for military service members who are active in federal service and who are unable to meet certain financial obligations due to deployment. The act postpones or suspends certain civil obligations so that active duty members of the Armed Forces can focus their full attention on their military responsibilities without adverse consequences for them or their families: -  Interest rates on most preexisting loans or obligations capped at 6% per year -  Not required to pay early termination charges on some automobile leases -  Not required to pay early termination charges on some cell phone contracts -  Termination of a residential lease without penalty. -  Protection from eviction or foreclosure without a court order  Also protects against retaliation for asserting a service member's rights under the act.

Physical Address

800 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

Hours

M-F, 10am-3pm.

Application process

Individuals concerned that their SCRA rights have been violated should file a consumer complaint online.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Those who are on federal active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. Includes members of the National Guard and reservists who are called to federal active duty for longer than 30 days.

Languages

Interpreter services

Spanish

Agency info

Washington State Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division

Helps businesses and consumers resolve consumer complaints. Provides consumer and business education and enforces the Washington State Consumer Protection Act. Works with manufactured home owners and landlords to resolve disputes concerning alleged violations of the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord Tenant Act. The Consumer Protection Division also administers the Washington New Motor Vehicle Warranty Act, better known as the Washington State Lemon Law.