First, read your lease. If you're in an apartment complex, then there's likely an early termination penalty of a month or two.Personal and contact information. This wizard is a stepbystep walkthrough of the lease creation process and takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes to complete. The ideal time to sign a new lease is about a month before your movein date. Specifically, experts say the best time to sign is 20 to 24 days before moving in. Leases of 14 months can qualify for up to eight weeks free for a limited time! The first month's rent is required to be submitted on or before move-in. 3. If your landlord "declines" to fill out the Landlord Confirmation form, you should first contact your landlord to make sure that it was not a mistake. Pay all rents promptly when due to the Landlord at PO Box 444, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-0444 or through the software tenant portal.