Here's something we see pretty regularly here: A tenant comes in and says something like, "I have a lease for a year, and I'd like to stay on. How do I get my landlord to tell me if they're renewing?" Or, similarly, a landlord will say something like, "my tenant hasn't responded to my notice about renewing. How do I find out if they're staying or not?"

Notification is rarely required for people staying on (exceptions further on), is sometimes required for folks ending a tenancy, and is often confusing.  When is it required for you? Read on...