When your lease renewal time comes, exploring your options is never a bad idea — but you may realize that your current apartment has truly come to feel like home, or it’s truly the best option on the market, or you simply want to avoid the hassle of moving. Whatever your reason, whether you decide to renew or sign a new lease, know your non-negotiables, consider how your lifestyle has evolved and what place is best suited to your needs, read your lease carefully and communicate with your property manager.