What are a landlord’s right to cancel a lease?
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What are a landlord’s right to cancel a lease?
I am the landlord and I have a 1 year lease with a tenant that automatically renews if 30 day notice is not given prior to its expiration date. I have a tenant that I wish not to extend the lease for. Can I give the them a 30 day notice that their lease will not be extended?
Asked on June 21, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Mississippi
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
For a more definitive answer, have an attorney review the exact language of the lease with you, since contracts (including leases) are governed by their precise terms.
However, based on what you have written, you could provide the correct (30 day) notice that that the lease is not renewing, in which case it will not be extended.
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