We’re trying to serve an eviction notice to our tenant who worked at an Air Force Recruiting office last week. If we serve it there and he’s not around (like on break or something), is it considered personal service if another employee accepts it? Also, if he’s now stationed at a base, does the recruiting office have to forward the notice to him since he worked there recently? Just trying to figure out the best way to handle this. Any tips?
If he’s not there and someone else accepts it, I don’t think it counts as personal service. The rules usually say the tenant has to get it directly.
Blaine said:
If he’s not there and someone else accepts it, I don’t think it counts as personal service. The rules usually say the tenant has to get it directly.
That’s what I thought too. Guess we’ll have to try again when we know he’s actually there.
Serving someone on a military base can be tricky. You might need special permission or follow specific base protocols.
Lennon said:
Serving someone on a military base can be tricky. You might need special permission or follow specific base protocols.
Do you know what kind of protocols they require? Sounds like a hassle to serve on base.
Lennon said:
Serving someone on a military base can be tricky. You might need special permission or follow specific base protocols.
Yeah, it depends on the base. Usually, the process server has to contact the base legal office for guidance.
If he’s active duty, keep the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) in mind. It gives them protections, especially if rent’s under a certain amount.
Jae said:
If he’s active duty, keep the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) in mind. It gives them protections, especially if rent’s under a certain amount.
Good point. But isn’t that mainly for delays or stopping evictions, not about serving the notice itself?
Jae said:
If he’s active duty, keep the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) in mind. It gives them protections, especially if rent’s under a certain amount.
True, SCRA won’t stop you from serving him. But if he’s active, it might slow things down if he pushes back.
If you’re stuck, some places let you serve via certified mail or post it on the door, as long as you follow local laws.
Emory said:
If you’re stuck, some places let you serve via certified mail or post it on the door, as long as you follow local laws.
Does posting on the door actually work? Feels like he could just ignore it.
Emory said:
If you’re stuck, some places let you serve via certified mail or post it on the door, as long as you follow local laws.
It works if you follow the rules for substitute service. Check your state laws to make sure it’s valid though.
Honestly, focusing on eviction over money collection makes sense. Chasing money can be a waste of time if they’re in the military.
Afton said:
Honestly, focusing on eviction over money collection makes sense. Chasing money can be a waste of time if they’re in the military.
Yeah, we figured it’s near impossible to get money from someone in the military for civil stuff.
Afton said:
Honestly, focusing on eviction over money collection makes sense. Chasing money can be a waste of time if they’re in the military.
Exactly. Just get them out and move on. Less stress in the long run.