We only sign leases when the property is ready to be moved into! Leases is an extensive subject that covers a variety of topics, including vacancy leases, renewal leases, security deposits, roommates, subletting, and more.And so yes you can sign a lease for the middle of the month of November. Tenants who stay past the end of a lease are treated as month-to-month tenants if the landlord accepts a rent payment (Real Property Law § 232-c). Landlords are required to provide notice to tenants if they intend to raise rent more than five percent or if they do not intend to renew the lease. An oral lease can be enforced for up to one year. Many rental agreements also have terms regarding early terminations. This usually involves paying a fee which amounts to a month or two of rent. The first month's rent is required to be submitted on or before move-in. 3. Another popular option is a monthtomonth lease.