Chester Berg
New member
In Georgia, this is what my lease states:
22. Renewal. a. Term: The Lease shall automatically renew for an additional 12 month increments (each of which shall be referred to as a “Renewal Term”) or shall renew on a month to month basis with all other terms and conditions of the Lease remaining the same including, but not limited to, the number of days notice required to terminate the Lease. If the month to month option is selected, then the language below regarding the “Automatic Renewal” of the Lease shall not be applicable or part of this Lease. b. Automatic Renewal: Upon the first day of the calendar month following the twelve (12) month anniversary of the Lease Start Date, and every twelve (12) months thereafter, the rent will automatically increase 5% over the immediately preceding term rounded up to the next $5.00 increment. Landlord shall have the right to increase the rent above this percentage upon notice being given to Tenant at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the then applicable Lease Term or Renewal Term. Upon the receipt of such notice, Tenant shall have thirty (30) days thereafter to notify Landlord of Tenant’s decision either to: (1) terminate the Lease effective upon the end of the current term of the Lease; or (2) accept the increase in the rent above the percentage increase set forth elsewhere in the Lease. If Tenant fails to timely respond to the notice of rent increase above the percentage increase set forth elsewhere herein, then Tenant shall be deemed to have accepted the increase in rent for the subsequent Renewal Term. After the expiration of 1 Renewal Terms, the Lease shall automatically become a month-to-month Lease if not otherwise terminated. All other terms and conditions of this Lease, including the notice provisions, shall remain the same and in full force and in effect.
I gave written notice to terminate my lease only 37 days in advance, instead of 60. We have been living there for 3 1/2 years. The last two renewals, they sent us reminder emails. This time they did not. My landlord responded that I technically cannot terminate the lease because it was not 60 days in advance. Any advice?
22. Renewal. a. Term: The Lease shall automatically renew for an additional 12 month increments (each of which shall be referred to as a “Renewal Term”) or shall renew on a month to month basis with all other terms and conditions of the Lease remaining the same including, but not limited to, the number of days notice required to terminate the Lease. If the month to month option is selected, then the language below regarding the “Automatic Renewal” of the Lease shall not be applicable or part of this Lease. b. Automatic Renewal: Upon the first day of the calendar month following the twelve (12) month anniversary of the Lease Start Date, and every twelve (12) months thereafter, the rent will automatically increase 5% over the immediately preceding term rounded up to the next $5.00 increment. Landlord shall have the right to increase the rent above this percentage upon notice being given to Tenant at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the then applicable Lease Term or Renewal Term. Upon the receipt of such notice, Tenant shall have thirty (30) days thereafter to notify Landlord of Tenant’s decision either to: (1) terminate the Lease effective upon the end of the current term of the Lease; or (2) accept the increase in the rent above the percentage increase set forth elsewhere in the Lease. If Tenant fails to timely respond to the notice of rent increase above the percentage increase set forth elsewhere herein, then Tenant shall be deemed to have accepted the increase in rent for the subsequent Renewal Term. After the expiration of 1 Renewal Terms, the Lease shall automatically become a month-to-month Lease if not otherwise terminated. All other terms and conditions of this Lease, including the notice provisions, shall remain the same and in full force and in effect.
I gave written notice to terminate my lease only 37 days in advance, instead of 60. We have been living there for 3 1/2 years. The last two renewals, they sent us reminder emails. This time they did not. My landlord responded that I technically cannot terminate the lease because it was not 60 days in advance. Any advice?