Lease Renewal Tips for ASU Students in Tempe

If you like your current place near ASU, deciding whether to renew is a decision worth making early, and knowing what to negotiate can save real money before your lease auto-renews at a higher rate.

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When Tempe Landlords Send Renewal Offers

Most Tempe complexes send renewal notices 60 to 90 days before your lease ends, often with a modest rent increase built in. Properties near Mill Avenue and University Drive tend to raise rents more aggressively than complexes further from campus, since demand there stays high year over year. If you're on a month-to-month after your initial lease, your rent can increase with less notice, so check your lease's exact renewal terms.

Lease Renewal Tips for ASU Students in Tempe

Before agreeing to a renewal, compare the new rate against what similar units near ASU are currently listing for, since landlords sometimes offer new-tenant discounts that make switching worthwhile even after moving costs. Following a few lease renewal tips for ASU students can meaningfully change the outcome: ask about locking in a longer term for a lower rate, request any maintenance issues be resolved as a condition of renewal, and don't be afraid to negotiate the increase, especially if you've been a reliable tenant. Get any negotiated terms in writing before signing.

Tips for Renewing Your ASU Lease

• Compare your renewal rate against current listings for similar units near campus.

• Ask about locking in a longer lease term for a lower rate.

• Request outstanding maintenance issues be resolved as part of renewal.

• Get any negotiated terms in writing before signing the new lease.

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