12 Month Lease vs short term renewal Question.

Hello everyone,

I have a lease renewal question from a landlord’s perspective. I currently have a rental property with a lease set to expire at the end of July, which is typically considered the high season in this area. The lease is a standard California agreement that allows for a month-to-month arrangement after the initial term ends.

Here’s the situation: the tenant has expressed interest in extending their stay only through the end of October, rather than signing a new 12-month lease. My concern is that this would push the property’s availability into the slower rental season, potentially making it more difficult to find a new tenant and possibly leaving the unit vacant for an extended period.

Is it common practice for landlords to require tenants to either sign a full 12-month renewal or vacate at the end of the current lease term? I’d appreciate any insights or best practices others have used in similar scenarios.

Thanks in advance!