Lease dictionary
Non-renewal notice
Written notice that a lease won't be renewed when it ends, given by either the landlord or the tenant.
Leases and state laws often set how far in advance a non-renewal notice must be given, which can differ for fixed-term and month-to-month tenancies.
In places with just cause protections, a landlord may need a valid reason to decline renewal. Without one, you may be able to stay or challenge the notice.
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