Lease Renewal Checklist
A 120-day renewal timeline, rent-setting worksheet, and sample renewal offer.
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The problem
Why this guide exists
Most landlords think about the renewal two weeks before the lease ends. By then there's no time to research rent, no time to fix anything, and the tenant is already looking at other places.
On a $1,800 house, one turnover costs about $3,300. A $75 raise earns $900 a year. Push too hard, lose the tenant, and you just paid $2,400 to chase a few bucks. Plan it 120 days out and you keep the tenant and get a fair increase.
Who it's for
- Landlords with a lease ending in the next 4 months
- Owners who keep losing good tenants at renewal
- Anyone unsure how much to raise rent
Who it's not for
- Rent-controlled units where you need a local attorney to set increases
- Anyone looking for a state-specific renewal form
What's inside
Chapter by chapter
- 01
Why this matters more than you think
The real cost of one turnover.
- 02
The 120-day timeline
120 days out review, 100 inspect, 90 know your market, 75 decide, 60–90 send the offer, 30–45 follow up and sign, then close it out.
- 03
The 5-step renewal rent method
Market rent, loyalty discount, costs, law, vacancy cost.
- 04
When the tenant pushes back
An example conversation and things you can trade instead of rent.
- 05
Red flags — stop and think
When to pause before renewing.
- 06
One-page renewal checklist
Print it and run it.
Look inside
Real pages from the PDF
Why this matters more than you think
The real cost of one turnover.
The 120-day timeline
120 days out review, 100 inspect, 90 know your market, 75 decide, 60–90 send the offer, 30–45 follow up and sign, then close it out.
The 5-step renewal rent method
Market rent, loyalty discount, costs, law, vacancy cost.
When the tenant pushes back
An example conversation and things you can trade instead of rent.
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🔒 Inside the guideStraight from the guide
Real examples you'll find inside
Setting the number
Comps say $1,925. Take a 3% loyalty discount ≈ $1,870. Costs are $1,520, so it's covered. No cap, 60-day notice. Final offer: $1,875.
The pushback
Tenant asks for $1,825. You: similar homes are $1,900 and up, insurance went up $40 a month, so you can do $1,850 if they sign 12 months by August 1. Signed lease, good tenant kept.
Trade instead of rent
Offer a longer lease, a small upgrade like a new faucet or ceiling fan, or a later start date for the new rent.
Example numbers are illustrations from the guide, not promises.
After you read it
What you'll be able to do
- Start every renewal 120 days out
- Set a renewal rent you can defend
- Handle pushback without losing the tenant
- Spot the red flags that say don't renew
Format
- 7-page PDF
- Printable on letter paper, or use on phone/tablet
- Checklists you can reuse on every tenant
- Instant download after secure Square checkout
- Links also sent by email
Also included in the full bundle with all 5 guides for $49.
All sales are final
Because guides are delivered instantly, all sales are final. If a file doesn't work, email ownersadvantages@gmail.com and we'll fix it or resend your files.
Who wrote this
Fernando Castro
- Navy veteran
- Owns multiple rental properties
- Multiple real estate investments
- Has done multiple subject-to deals
- Licensed real estate agent
I'm a landlord who learned the hard way. Every checklist in here exists because something went sideways without it: a deposit I couldn't prove, a renewal I left too late, a notice I almost got wrong. The Navy taught me to run things off a checklist, because a checklist doesn't have a bad day. So I wrote mine down. Straight answers, real examples, no fluff.
Questions
My lease ends in 30 days. Too late?
No. Jump to the follow-up and sign step and use the 5-step rent method today. Just check your legal notice minimum first.
Is there a sample renewal offer?
Yes, a plain-language sample offer is in the guide.
How do I get it?
Pay through Square, and the download links show up right away and arrive by email. Links work for 72 hours, so save the PDFs.
Is it state-specific?
No. It flags every spot where your state or city rules matter so you know exactly what to look up.
Can I print it?
Yes. Standard PDF, prints clean on letter paper, or use it on a phone or tablet.
Refunds?
All sales are final because guides are delivered instantly. If a file doesn’t work, email ownersadvantages@gmail.com and we’ll fix it or resend your files.
Is this legal advice?
No. General education only. Check your local law or talk to a licensed attorney for a specific situation.
General educational information only — not legal advice. Laws vary by state and city; check your local law or consult a licensed attorney.