Lease renewal letter
By Justin Winter · Updated August 22, 2026
You can send a lease renewal letter online in about two minutes: we typeset your letter and mail it USPS Certified for $12.99 all-in, giving you a dated, trackable record of when the renewal offer and its response deadline were sent.
A lease renewal letter puts a formal offer, with a real response deadline, in writing — instead of a verbal or text-message conversation that's easy to lose track of on either side as the expiration date approaches.
Timing
Most landlords send renewal offers 60 to 90 days before the current lease expires. That gives the tenant time to decide and gives the landlord time to plan for a vacancy and start advertising if the tenant declines.
Certified Mail, no Return Receipt required
A renewal offer usually only needs a mailing record — Certified Mail at $12.99 covers that with tracking and a USPS receipt. Add electronic Return Receipt ($14.99) if your lease or state law specifically requires proof of delivery, not just proof of mailing.
How it works
- Open the template, fill in the new term dates, rent, and response deadline.
- Pay $12.99 (Certified) — the letter prints the next business day.
- You get the tracking number and mailing record once it's sent.
This template is a tool, not legal advice; if the renewal includes a rent increase, check our rent increase notice template for the notice-period rules that apply on top of a routine renewal.
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Common questions
When should a landlord send a lease renewal letter?
Most landlords send renewal offers 60 to 90 days before the current lease expires, giving the tenant time to respond and giving the landlord time to plan for a vacancy if they decline.
Does this need to be certified mail?
Certified Mail (without Return Receipt) is usually enough — it gives you tracking and a mailing record. Add electronic Return Receipt if your lease or state law specifically requires proof the tenant received it, not just that it was mailed.
What if I am renewing at a higher rent?
State the new rent clearly and check your state's notice-period rules for rent increases — some jurisdictions require more advance notice for a renewal that raises the rent than for one that does not. See our rent increase notice template for that situation specifically.
Is this legal advice?
No — it is a template. Renewal notice requirements and any rent-increase limits vary by state and city; confirm your local rules before sending.