An Option to Renew Clause is a contractual term that allows either one or both parties to extend the initial term of a contract by a specified period of time. This clause is often included in leases and other long-term contracts to provide the parties with the option of continuing the agreement under the same or similar terms. There are two types of Option to Renew Clauses: Automatic Renewal Clauses and Negotiated Renewal Clauses. An Automatic Renewal Clause allows one or both parties to extend the contract without any additional negotiation, while a Negotiated Renewal Clause requires the parties to renegotiate the terms of the contract prior to renewal.