Can a landlord give a deadline of this weekend concerning whether or not I’ll be moving out in the fall, if my lease runs through until the end of the summer?
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Can a landlord give a deadline of this weekend concerning whether or not I’ll be moving out in the fall, if my lease runs through until the end of the summer?
He tells me that if I don’t meet the deadline, he will rent to another individual in the fall. Can I just tell him yes that I plan to stay, and then give my 30-days notice when my lease runs out? I may want to continue my lease but it’s up to where my job takes me. If I’m still at my current location, I want to stay in my same housing. I adhere to all tenant regulations, including all pay on time, and am an ideal tennant. With respect, he is an ideal landlord as well but this is throwing me for a loop.
Asked on January 29, 2013 under Real Estate Law, Kentucky
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, the landlord may do this: he can decide to not re-rent to you unless you provide him the notice he desires. He can't evict you prior to the end of your current lease, but the law does not require him to rent to you again, if he chooses not to. You could do as you say as long as you do not actually sign or execute a new written lease, extension or renewal of the lease, etc. If you do, you will be bound to its terms and length.
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