AI Lease Renewal Letter

This Lease Renewal Letter offers the tenant the opportunity to extend the current lease on specified terms. It specifies the new lease term dates, any rent adjustment, other modified terms, and requires tenant signature to confirm acceptance. The renewal, once accepted, creates a binding extension or new lease term on the stated conditions. Landlord should deliver this notice in compliance with any applicable state law requiring 30 - 60 days (or other) advance notice before lease expiration. Notice periods and other requirements vary significantly by state and local ordinance; always confirm the governing jurisdiction's current requirements before sending.

General Note: This template is designed for use across the United States. Specific statutory notice periods, rent increase limits (in rent-controlled jurisdictions), and required content vary. In many states, 30 or 60 days' written notice is typical. Some jurisdictions require specific language or additional disclosures. This document should be customized and verified for the property's location.

---

LEASE RENEWAL LETTER

Date of Letter: [[Date of Letter]]

TO (Tenant): [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
Property Address: [[Property Street Address]], [[City]], [[State]] [[ZIP Code]] (the "Premises")
Unit (if applicable): [[Unit / Apt Number or "N/A"]]

FROM (Landlord / Authorized Agent):
[[Landlord or Property Management Company Full Legal Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], [[State]] [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

---

Dear [[Tenant First Name(s)]]:

Your current lease for the Premises is scheduled to expire on [[Current Lease End Date]].

This letter constitutes formal notice of the opportunity to renew the lease and sets forth the proposed terms for the renewal period. Please review this offer carefully. Your timely written acceptance is required to extend the tenancy beyond the current expiration date.

---

Section 1 - Current Lease Summary

---

Section 2 - Proposed Renewal Terms

The Landlord offers to renew the lease on the following terms:

1. Renewal Term
The proposed new lease term is [[Proposed Renewal Term Length - e.g., 12 months]], beginning [[Proposed Renewal Start Date]] and ending [[Proposed Renewal End Date]].

2. Rent
New monthly rent: $[[Proposed New Monthly Rent]]
(This represents [[an increase of $[[Increase Amount]] / no change / a decrease]] from the current rent. The adjustment is supported by current market comparables for similar properties in the area, including recent lease rates at [[Comparable Property 1]] and [[Comparable Property 2]].)

3. Security Deposit
No change to the existing security deposit on file unless otherwise noted: [[No Change / New Amount if applicable]].

4. Other Monthly Charges (if any)
- Parking: [[Current or Proposed Parking Fee]]
- Pet Rent / Fees: [[Current or Proposed Pet Fees]]
- Utilities / Other: [[Specify or "No change"]]

5. Modified or Additional Terms
The following terms of the original lease will be modified or added for the renewal term (all other terms of the original lease remain in full force unless expressly modified here):

1. [[e.g., Pet policy updated to allow one additional pet with a $[[X]] non-refundable pet fee; breed/size restrictions apply as before.]]

2. [[e.g., Parking reassigned to space #[[X]]; prior space will be used by new tenant in adjacent unit.]]

3. [[e.g., Tenant responsible for trash/recycling service billed separately at $[[X]] per month (previously included).]]

4. [[e.g., Early termination option added: tenant may terminate after month 6 with 60 days' written notice and payment of a fee equal to one month's rent.]]

(If no material changes, state "All other terms and conditions of the original lease shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.")

---

Section 3 - Acceptance Deadline and Method

To accept this renewal offer, Tenant must sign and return one copy of this letter (or the attached Renewal Acceptance Form) to Landlord by [[Acceptance Deadline Date - e.g., 30 days before current lease end]] via:

• Email to: [[Landlord Email]] (with signed PDF attachment), or
• Mail / hand delivery to: [[Landlord Mailing Address or drop-off instructions]]

Failure to respond by the deadline will be treated as a non-acceptance. The tenancy will terminate on the current lease end date in accordance with the lease and applicable law.

---

Section 4 - Statutory Notice Compliance

This notice is provided in accordance with any applicable state or local law requiring advance notice of lease expiration or rent changes. The notice period provided here is [[Notice Period Provided - e.g., 60 days]] prior to the current lease expiration.

Important: Many states require 30 or 60 days' notice (or other) before the end of the term for non-renewal or rent increases. Some jurisdictions impose rent increase caps or additional procedural requirements. Tenant and Landlord should confirm the exact requirements for the Premises' jurisdiction.

---

Section 5 - Non-Renewal and Holdover Consequences

If Tenant does not accept this renewal offer:

1. Tenant must vacate the Premises on or before the current lease end date and return all keys and access devices.

2. If Tenant remains in possession after the expiration date without a written agreement, Tenant will be a holdover tenant. Holdover rent will be $[[Holdover Monthly Rate or Daily Rate]] per [[month / day]], and Landlord reserves all rights and remedies under the lease and law, including eviction proceedings.

3. Tenant remains responsible for all obligations under the original lease through the vacate date, including any final utility readings, cleaning, and repair of damage beyond ordinary wear and tear.

---

Section 6 - Incentives (if offered)

To encourage renewal, Landlord offers the following incentive(s) if this renewal is accepted by the deadline:

• [[e.g., One month of free rent (applied as a credit to the first month of the renewal term).]]

• [[e.g., Reduced pet fee for the renewal term: $[[X]] instead of standard rate.]]

• [[e.g., $[[X]] credit toward professional carpet cleaning at move-out if tenancy is renewed for full term.]]

Incentives are contingent on timely acceptance and full compliance with all lease terms during the renewal period.

---

Section 7 - Tenant Acceptance

TENANT ACCEPTANCE OF RENEWAL OFFER

I/we have read and understand this Lease Renewal Letter. I/we accept the proposed renewal terms set forth above and agree that the original lease, as modified by the terms in this letter, shall govern the renewal term.

☐ I accept the full proposed renewal term and rent as stated.

☐ I accept on a month-to-month basis at the proposed rent (if offered as alternative).

☐ I decline renewal and will vacate by the current lease end date.

Tenant Signature(s):
______________________________________________ Date: _________
[[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]

Second Tenant (if applicable):
______________________________________________ Date: _________
[[Second Tenant Name]]

Return signed copy to Landlord by the deadline above.

---

Section 8 - Landlord Acknowledgment

LANDLORD

Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: _________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Legal Name]]
Title: [[Title]]

---

Disclaimer: This is a template example and general guidance. It is not professional legal, financial, or real estate advice. Lease renewal requirements, notice periods, rent increase rules, and tenant protections vary widely by state, county, and city. Some jurisdictions have rent stabilization, just-cause eviction rules, or mandatory notice forms. Verify all deadlines, required content, and procedures against current local law and the specific lease before use. Consult qualified counsel as needed.

Sources / As of: General U.S. residential tenancy practices and common statutory notice ranges (30 - 60 days); cross-checked against multiple state examples (2026). Specific state statutes must be confirmed for the property location.