Tenancy renewal

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What it really means

Signing a new fixed-term contract when the old one ends, instead of letting it roll monthly. Agents often contact you 2–3 months before the end. Renewal is a natural moment to negotiate rent or ask for repairs.

Chinese explanation

旧合同到期时签订新的固定期合同，而不是转为按月滚动。中介通常在到期前两三个月联系你。续约是谈房租或要求维修的好时机。

Example conversation

A: The agent emailed about renewal. B: Let’s ask them to fix the shower before we sign for another year.

A：中介发邮件问续约的事。 B：那我们先要求把淋浴修好，再签下一年。

What you could say back

“We're happy to renew if the rent stays the same.”

Related phrases

Rent increase Periodic tenancy (rolling contract) Fixed term

Official sources

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