How long is a lease usually for?
That really depends on you and your landlord. Whatever you decide, make sure that the length of the lease is written into the rental contract, together with the start and end dates and the total number of months. 2. What if I don’t know how long I want to rent for? If you’re not sure how long you will want to rent, you should make sure that the lease includes an option clause that gives the tenant (and only the tenant) the choice to extend the lease for another term or part of a term. An option clause that leaves the decision to both parties i.e. the tenant and the landlord, essentially gives the landlord veto power on whether or not the lease will be renewed and is not recommended. 3. What if I want to leave the apartment before the lease ends? If you may want or need to terminate your lease before the end of the lease period, it would be prudent to add an appropriate clause to the rental agreement. Failing that, you will be liable to pay rent until the end of the lease, whether or no
