To renew a tenancy, what must the tenant do and by when?

• A. Decline renewal; no action is necessary.
• B. Sign the new agreement and return it to the landlord at least 2 months before the end of the existing agreement.
• C. Sign the renewal and return it at least 1 month before the end.
• D. Wait for the landlord to offer a renewal.

Answer: (B)

To renew a tenancy, the tenant must sign the renewal agreement and return it to the landlord at least two months before the end of the current lease. This lead time ensures there’s a valid extension in place before the term expires and gives both parties time to review and agree on any updated terms. If you miss this deadline, there may be no renewal and the tenancy could end or revert to a different arrangement; waiting for the landlord to offer a renewal isn’t the required process.