The landlord must provide the tenant a second proper, written notice to vacate the rental property at least one day before the last rental period begins. Without a lease break clause, you are responsible to pay rent every month for the duration of the lease.FIRST MONTH'S UTILITIES PAID IN ADVANCE (See Choices 3 and 4 below.) 19. This booklet helps people renting a place to live understand their legal rights. It is a general guide and is not meant to answer all questions. A landlord may not require a tenant to renew a lease sooner than six months prior to the expiration of the current lease. Read the application before you fill it out.