Many residents fail to give read their apartment contract in its entirety and thus don’t realize that their lease may not end when it states on their lease contract. Many apartment communities require a  30 to 60 day notice before the resident may vacate the property. And many properties won’t send you a letter or give you verbal notice. It is up to you to offer something in writing to the community so you may vacate the property at your desired date.

If you fail to give your notice your lease most likely will revert to a month to month contract.  Read your contract thoroughly  as if you are receiving a discount, you rental amount may increase to the market rate. Many times this can equate to several hundred dollars per month.  This can be an unpleasant surprise, especially if you are on a tight budget.

A thorough and well managed apartment community though may send you a notice that if you resign with them they will offer some sort of incentive. Remember that if you would like to stay in your apartment home you can start the negotiating process all over again.

Be sure to shop around for other apartment communities in the Dallas area. There are many great Highland Park apartments available in the area. Or if you travel a big down the road there are some great Turtle Creek apartments for rent.