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Lease renewal documents checklist.

Renewals are easy to put off until the week the lease ends. Ask for these 60 days out and the whole thing takes one link.

Most renewals

  • Signed renewal or new leaseEvery page, signed and dated by every adult on the lease.
  • Renters insuranceThe current declarations page, if the lease requires it.
  • Updated contact infoPhone, email and an emergency contact.

If something changed

  • Proof of incomeLast 2 pay stubs, if the rent is going up or the job changed.
  • New occupant documentsID and an application for any new adult moving in.
  • Pet recordsVaccinations and a photo for any new pet.
  • Vehicle infoMake, model and plate, if parking is assigned.

What usually holds things up

  • One roommate signs and the other doesn't.
  • Insurance that quietly lapsed during the year.
  • Asking too late, so the tenant goes month-to-month by accident.

Questions

How early should a landlord send a renewal?
Many send it 60 to 90 days before the lease ends. Check your lease and local notice rules.

Do tenants need to reapply to renew?
Usually not. Most landlords only ask for updates when income, occupants or pets change.

Updated November 2026. Every lender, landlord and preparer is a little different, so treat this as a starting list, not legal or tax advice.

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