Without a written agreement, your lease goes for 12 months. You can negotiate with your landlord to end or change it, but be sure to get any changes in writing. Your landlord can't end or change the agreement within the first 12 months unless you both agree.
Once it is signed by both the landlord and the tenant, the lease is a legally binding contract. If you have any questions about anything in this lease, you should talk to an attorney about the lease before you sign it.
An option clause is a term in a commercial lease that allows a tenant to renew their lease at the end of the original lease period, if they meet certain conditions. Landlords are not obliged to offer a renewal option.
Option to lease means a contract by which a local agency enters an agreement with another entity to allow the latter to lease surplus land at a specified rate for a specified term, or within a reasonable time in the future, but without imposing an obligation to lease upon the option holder.
For example, a tenant and landlord may agree to a five-year lease with a five-year option to renew. At the end of the first five years, the tenant is given the chance to continue the lease for another five years. If you think you may renew, be sure to bring up extension provisions with your landlord.
Related Definitions Annual Lease Payments means, for each 12-month period ending on August 1, the total Lease Payments due in such period.
Generally 48 months is the ``sweet spot'' for leasing, but if you want a newer car - sooner - then go for the 36 month lease instead.