What Happens When a Lease Is Ending with Autopilot?
Lease renewals involve both you and your tenant. Whether the lease is renewed or the tenant decides to move out, the Autopilot team works with you to make the process smooth and well-coordinated.
Lease Renewal Process
To help avoid unnecessary vacancy, renewal discussions begin before the lease expiration date, we will:
1. Review Lease Terms
We review the current lease details and confirm:
Current rent amount
Proposed rent adjustments (if any)
Lease term length (typically 12 months)
If you’d like to increase rent, we’ll ensure the change aligns with local regulations and required notice periods.
2. Tenant Communication
Autopilot manages communication with the tenant by:
Contacting them about the upcoming renewal
Presenting updated lease terms
Coordinating lease signatures through the platform
You’ll be notified once the tenant confirms their decision.
3. Lease Execution
If the tenant renews:
A new lease is generated
Both parties sign electronically
The new lease term begins without interruption
If the Tenant Does Not Renew
If the tenant declines to renew — or you choose not to renew — the property moves into turnover preparation.
1. Notice & Move-Out
We confirm key details such as:
Official notice has been given
The tenant’s move-out date
Final rent payments
Tenants complete their move-out responsibilities according to the lease.
2. Move-Out Inspection
After the tenant vacates:
A walkthrough inspection is completed
Property condition is documented
Security deposit reconciliation is prepared according to state law
Property owners remain responsible for complying with local deposit return timelines.
3. Property Preparation
Before re-listing, the property must be rent-ready, which may include:
Cleaning
Minor repairs
Preparing the unit for the next tenant
Autopilot can coordinate minor turnover items like cleaning or small repairs. Larger renovations remain owner-managed.
4. Relaunch Marketing
Once the property is ready:
Photos are updated if needed
The listing is republished
Showings resume
The tenant placement process then begins again, with Autopilot coordinating communication, scheduling, and showings on your behalf.