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| Renewals/Move Outs FAQ |
Cedar Properties operates with a “lease only” policy. This means
that each person renting an apartment or house from Cedar
Properties is always on a lease. We do not allow our leases to
revert to month-to-month tenancies. Every year around February
and March we send out our renewal package to touch base and
see what your plans are.
What's my deadline?
There is no set deadline, BUT we start showing apartments 2
months in advance for Oakland, and 3 months in advance for
Berkeley.
What if i haven't decided yet?
That is not a problem. We have the right to show your apartment,
but you don't have to make a decision until someone wants it.
However, if you change your mind after a new lease is signed,
you may face a potential lawsuit with that person.
Can I extend my lease to __________?
We are happy to negotiate alternate termination dates within the
summer months, between May 31st and August 31st only.
What if I need to move out in the middle of winter?
You have two options. You can either 1) find a subletter for the
remaining months on your lease; or 2) hire us to find one for you.
Subletters must submit a rental application. Our regular rate is
50% of one month's rent. We will do our best to find someone at
the same rent you are paying, but if it is under, you will be
responsible for covering the gap through the end of your lease.
Giving us as much advance notice as possible will help you avoid
that situation!
Is my rent going to increase?
Due to Berkeley's rent control policies, we won't know until
January of the next year. For Oakland residents, we are happy to
negotiate that up front.
Can I add a new roommate to the lease?
As a policy, we do not play "roommate roulette" and will not add
new names to an existing lease. However, if you would like to
bring in a new roommate, they may be brought in as a subletter.
All potential subletters must go through our application process
and be approved before moving in. They will pay rent to you. We
strongly recommend you sign a subletting agreement with them.
I need a new renewal/notice to vacate form.
You can download a blank copy from our Forms page.
What's the process for moving out?
Please read our Move-out Guidelines.
How do we get separate checks for our refund?
Mail us this signed and completed Refund Instructions letter.
that each person renting an apartment or house from Cedar
Properties is always on a lease. We do not allow our leases to
revert to month-to-month tenancies. Every year around February
and March we send out our renewal package to touch base and
see what your plans are.
What's my deadline?
There is no set deadline, BUT we start showing apartments 2
months in advance for Oakland, and 3 months in advance for
Berkeley.
What if i haven't decided yet?
That is not a problem. We have the right to show your apartment,
but you don't have to make a decision until someone wants it.
However, if you change your mind after a new lease is signed,
you may face a potential lawsuit with that person.
Can I extend my lease to __________?
We are happy to negotiate alternate termination dates within the
summer months, between May 31st and August 31st only.
What if I need to move out in the middle of winter?
You have two options. You can either 1) find a subletter for the
remaining months on your lease; or 2) hire us to find one for you.
Subletters must submit a rental application. Our regular rate is
50% of one month's rent. We will do our best to find someone at
the same rent you are paying, but if it is under, you will be
responsible for covering the gap through the end of your lease.
Giving us as much advance notice as possible will help you avoid
that situation!
Is my rent going to increase?
Due to Berkeley's rent control policies, we won't know until
January of the next year. For Oakland residents, we are happy to
negotiate that up front.
Can I add a new roommate to the lease?
As a policy, we do not play "roommate roulette" and will not add
new names to an existing lease. However, if you would like to
bring in a new roommate, they may be brought in as a subletter.
All potential subletters must go through our application process
and be approved before moving in. They will pay rent to you. We
strongly recommend you sign a subletting agreement with them.
I need a new renewal/notice to vacate form.
You can download a blank copy from our Forms page.
What's the process for moving out?
Please read our Move-out Guidelines.
How do we get separate checks for our refund?
Mail us this signed and completed Refund Instructions letter.
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