ABA Family Legal Guide

Renting Residential Property

Ending the Landlord-Tenant Relationship

Lease Termination by Landlords

Does the landlord need a reason to terminate the lease at the expiration of the term?

No. The landlord does not need a reason to terminate the lease unless the lease requires a written notice or provides for automatic renewal. However, a security of tenure law or a retaliatory conduct law may govern the nonrenewal of the lease. Security of tenure is discussed in the sidebar on page 227.