Homeowner · Leander, TX · Member since 2020 · 53 posts · 25 votes
My tenant gave notice claiming a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) to Fort Cavazos.
Right after he moved out he requested a deposit refund via Venmo and when I checked his Venmo history I saw that he’s paying rent to a friend who lives just a few streets over from my rental. His forwarding address is also the same as his friend.
Fort Cavazos is only about 1 hour away so it seems odd that he would move out entirely rather than commute especially when he appears to still be living nearby.
I showed the orders to an Army friend who pointed out that:
The orders do not include the Army seal
They are not signed which he says is normally required
I’m not trying to be difficult but it feels like someone trying to break a lease early to save money by moving in with a friend.
Has anyone dealt with possibly fake PCS?
I’ve contacted the Fort Cavazos MPD to try to verify the assignment but I’m still documenting everything just in case
Sounds like you are doing a good job covering your bases here. Definitely get verification from the base. If verified, amicably release him from the lease. The deposit needs to be withheld if there are any damages after inspection. The remainder should go back to him in the same method as he paid to you. This can help you avoid getting scammed.
My tenant gave notice claiming a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) to Fort Cavazos.
Right after he moved out he requested a deposit refund via Venmo and when I checked his Venmo history I saw that he’s paying rent to a friend who lives just a few streets over from my rental. His forwarding address is also the same as his friend.
Fort Cavazos is only about 1 hour away so it seems odd that he would move out entirely rather than commute especially when he appears to still be living nearby.
I showed the orders to an Army friend who pointed out that:
The orders do not include the Army seal
They are not signed which he says is normally required
I’m not trying to be difficult but it feels like someone trying to break a lease early to save money by moving in with a friend.
Has anyone dealt with possibly fake PCS?
I’ve contacted the Fort Cavazos MPD to try to verify the assignment but I’m still documenting everything just in case
This is a late response, but always get a Memo from the person’s Commanding Officer stating that the military orders are valid.