The lease says June 30. Your calendar might need a much earlier date.
It's easy to glance at a lease end date, think "plenty of time," and get on with your life. Then you read the notice section and realize the decision was due weeks before the lease ends. Lovely.
That's the date I'd put a reminder on. Actually, I'd put one before that date, too. It's hard to decide what to offer a tenant, check the rules, and send a clear notice if your calendar only tells you when the lease is over. A calendar that only says "it's over" is a very accurate and very unhelpful friend.
Open the lease before you open your calendar
Look for the parts about renewal, notice, and what happens when the term ends. Does the lease say it continues month to month? Does it call for another fixed term? Does someone have to give notice? Read the actual wording, then check the requirements where the property is located. The lease isn't always the whole answer.
While you have everything open, jot down:
- The end date and every notice date that applies.
- When you want to start reviewing the tenancy, well ahead of the earliest deadline.
- Whether you're considering a renewal, a change in terms, or the end of the tenancy.
- What you need to check before deciding, such as payment and maintenance records, property expenses, or local rules on rent changes.
I'd keep those notes with the lease, not on a stray sticky note. Sticky notes are where dates go to disappear. For one rental, a couple of calendar reminders might do the job. If you have several, a simple list of lease dates and renewal status is easier to keep straight.
Once you've made a decision, put the communication in writing and save a copy. Future you, squinting at a calendar and trying to remember who said what, will be grateful to have the dates and the message in the same place.
General information, not legal advice. Renewal, rent-change, and notice rules depend on the lease and the property's location. Check the requirements that apply to yours before acting.