Lease extension, do I need to involve agent?

[Suvarna Joshi]

I leased a property 2 years back using the agent who helped me find the renters and provided background check and agreement services for a fee. He is not a property manager. In his representation agreement 2 years back, he didn't mention about any fees for lease extension. Now the renters are asking for an extension. Do I need to involve the agent again? Do I owe him any fees for extension?

If I don't involve the agent, should I just make a copy of the previous rental agreement to be signed by both me and the renters?

[Alex S.]

no you don’t need an agent to renew the lease but you you need to check your landlord tenant laws.