When a tenant intends to renew, what must they sign and return to the landlord?

• A. A renewal notice
• B. A lease extension letter
• C. The new tenancy agreement
• D. Nothing; renewal is automatic

Answer: (C)

In Manitoba, renewing a tenancy is formalized by signing and returning a new tenancy agreement. This document creates a binding contract for the renewed term and sets out the updated dates, rent, and any changes to terms or conditions. A renewal notice is just communication of intent, not a contract, and a lease extension letter, while it may exist in some contexts, isn’t the standard binding renewal document. Also, renewal isn’t automatic; without signing a new tenancy agreement (or equivalent agreed renewal), the tenancy won’t automatically continue under a new term and other arrangements, like a month-to-month holdover, could apply.