OK, so it doesn't appear to be an onerous raise.

As for the lease issue, a lease protects both of you. But if you fear not being able to afford the house, ask for an early termination clause or a clause that requires 60 day notice to vacate. That would protect her if you have to move earlier, byt giving her time to find a new tenant and protect you, by allowing you to move without obligating you for the balance of the lease.

Cool OK I will do that

Hello again, m:

The considerations you have for NOT extending, and/or rewriting the lease with your present landlord, are going to be the SAME when you're looking for a new place. It sounds like your landlord has softened a bit on her stance.. If you can negotiate at all, I'd certainly try here.

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