How to use the lease renewal notice deadline calculator
The United States has no statutory right to demand a lease renewal. Unlike Korea, where the Housing Lease Protection Act gives tenants a one-time renewal claim, US residential leases are governed by contract: when the term ends, either side may simply walk away unless the lease says otherwise. The only exceptions are local rent stabilization systems such as New York City and several California cities.
What actually controls your calendar is the notice deadline. Enter your lease end date, the day count when your renewal or non-renewal window opens, and the notice period your lease or state law requires, and the calculator returns the first and last day to send notice plus the date a month-to-month tenancy would begin if you stay on.
Legal basis (as of September 2026) — notice rules are state law. New York Real Property Law §226-c requires 30, 60, or 90 days of notice depending on how long the tenant has occupied the unit; California Civil Code §1946.1 requires 60 days when a landlord ends a tenancy of one year or more, and 30 days for shorter tenancies. Many other states default to 30 days. Holdover after the term usually converts the tenancy to month-to-month.
This calculator is for reference only and is not legal advice. Notice requirements, delivery methods, and proof of service vary by state and by lease. Consult a licensed attorney about your specific situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. There is no federal or general state right to demand renewal; a lease simply ends on its term date unless the contract grants a renewal option. Rent stabilized units in places such as New York City are the main exception.
In most states a holdover tenant with the landlord accepting rent becomes a month-to-month tenant, terminable by either side with the notice period set by state law, commonly 30 days.
It varies. New York Real Property Law §226-c uses 30, 60, or 90 days based on length of occupancy, while California Civil Code §1946.1 requires 60 days for tenancies of a year or more. Check your state statute and your lease.