Bill, I understand your point and justification, just as I mentioned in commercial leasing.The bottom line, HUD does not allow punitive fees for termination, not a law but policy.

Just if anyone wants to look it up, I think it was Affiliated Capital, LLC.My first one was about 12 Articles, my longest is more than fifty pages, no idea how many Articles in it off hand, but several.So back to the original post, I still suggest sitting down with someone who can assist in a more personal manner.

Its a good just ( if you know what you are doing ) but still a job.

If you PCS or your situation changes, you can always move and write a letter of justification to the VA to apply for a second VA loan if you have eligibility left. 

or just if I can't make the payments? 

One thought I had (if I am not able to get them to pay up or at least leave) was since residents over 2 years need 60 days notice for non-renewal, I include a clause to increase the security deposit to two months (currently one month) 31 days prior to renewal, with the justification of required notice.

Ask for justification ask to why he needs the 50%.

You don't have the authority or justification to start spreading rumors about a Service Member that could affect their job, or even their security clearance. 

If your cap rate is too low and the rents are at market price, that's justification to offer something lower to increase the cap rate on your property.

I don't think this justification will make any difference to a seller, unless they are clueless as to what the market rate is.