is landlord trying something fishy?

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how could she charge you for rent in august if i have a lease until july 31?

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my friend had a clause in his 12 month lease that if he didnt notify the complex in writing 30 days prior to the end of his lease that he was moving out his lease renewed.

that's a horrible scenario but it is pretty standard to notify your landlord in writing that youre moving. it's so there's no miscommunication and when she tries to rent it out to someone else you cant say youre renewing and throw a fit. then she'll have wasted time advertising and showing the place.