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What is an auto-renewal clause?

Short answer

A term that renews the lease automatically unless you give notice by a set date. Note the deadline on your calendar.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

HUD: renting help and tenant rightshud.gov
FTC consumer advice: rental listing scamsconsumer.ftc.gov
CFPB: rentingconsumerfinance.gov