What to do if my lease endsthis monthand I’m now being told that I had to give a 30 days written notice if I didn’t wish to renew?
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What to do if my lease endsthis monthand I’m now being told that I had to give a 30 days written notice if I didn’t wish to renew?
I received a form stating that if I do or do not wish to release to please sign and return to the office. There is an additional form that then states I must provide 30 days written notice if I do not wish to renew my lease. I did not see this form as I had no intention of renewing my lease. They are now stating that I am obligated to stay through next month. If I do this will my lease automatically be renewed? And do I have any obligation to stay and or pay for next month since my lease agreement is due to terminate?
Asked on February 14, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It is a common practice to ask for a 30 day notice before expiration of a lease. Yes you would have to stay for another 30 days since you did not give notice before the lease expired. Once your lease is expired and you stay, your lease is not renewed but changed monthly lease to give you opportunity to give a 30 day notice and move out.
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