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What's the best lease length?

12 months for first lease, then 12–24 month renewals timed to peak leasing season.

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Direct answer

12 months for first lease, then 12–24 month renewals timed to peak leasing season.

Expanded explanation

Align lease end dates with March–August when leasing is fastest. Avoid winter expirations in cold-weather markets.

Examples

  • Original lease ends Feb → renew 14 mo → next end April (peak).

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