Does my lease expire?

Yes your fixed term, the obligation period, expires but your right to continue living in the unit does not end. You do not have to move out just because your lease has expired. Your landlord might assume you don't know what expire means in this rental situation and may give you a form to sign saying that you must choose between renewing your lease or moving out. You do not have to choose either of these. If you do not choose either of them, your tenancy will automatically continue on a month‑to‑month basis. Sometimes this can be better, for example, if you know you want to stay past the end of the lease but you are not sure you want to stay for another full year.

The exception is units in the Landlord Contract Program (LCP.) LCP units have the right to require new fixed term leases each year. Not sure if this applies to your unit? Send an email to Student Community Relations.

Welcome to the Student Community Relations Office

As a part of the Division of Student Affairs, the Student Community Relations Office strives to assist students with community-related matters including support with off-campus housing issues.

Joan Jones, the Student Community Relations Coordinator, is available to provide confidential guidance on evaluating off-campus housing, tenant rights and responsibilities, and resources for moving in/out.

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