Glossary Term
An automatic renewal clause causes your lease to renew for a new term on its own unless you give notice to end it by a set deadline. If you miss that deadline, you can be bound to another full term, sometimes at a higher rent.
In short
An automatic renewal clause causes your lease to renew for a new term on its own unless you give notice to end it by a set deadline. If you miss that deadline, you can be bound to another full term, sometimes at a higher rent.
An auto-renewal clause can lock you into another lease term by default, so knowing the opt-out deadline is the difference between staying by choice and staying because you missed a date.
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Give written notice that you won't renew before the deadline in your lease. Keep proof you sent it, since missing the window can bind you to another term.
Yes, if the lease allows it or the landlord gives proper notice of the new rent. Always check the renewal terms for any built-in increase.
In some states, yes, landlords must give advance notice of an automatic renewal. Whether and how much notice is required varies by state, so check your local rules.
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