My lease States that it can be renewed by written agreement but does not specify the time frame to enter this?

Question

I signed a yearly lease contract on 8/13/2007 that ends on 8/12/2008. I paid first months rent and last months rent upfront here in Florida. The only clause in the lease about renewal specifically states--the lease can be renewed or extended only by a written agreement signed by both landlord and tenant, but the term of a renewal or extension together with the original lease term may not exceed one year. A new lease is required for each year.--

That being said, was I required to pay rent on July 13th? I thought my last month's rent should be applied for that month. Also, one day my landlord says he will renew if I pay rent for July and the next day he is threatening eviction when i do not think I technically still owe rent as I did pay for last upfront.

There is no time frame specified to renew the lease so can I wait until August 12th the last day of my existing contract? I know I would owe for the new agreement which would include first and last...Just don't want to pay more

Answer 1

If your landlord was threatening eviction, he may not wish to renew anyway.  I would contact him soon and inquire.  If he's not going to agree to a renewal, you may need to start looking for another place.  If he is, you'll be all set.  But at least you'll know.

Also, gather your canceled checks/receipts for the rent you've paid, so you'll get that last months rent back.

Answer 2

ask the landlord