I told my landlord I’m not resigning the lease but now I’m not so sure. What should I do??
[US-PA] My lease is up on July 1. I told my landlord earlier this month I’m “not planning on signing another lease contract” and plan to move out. I haven’t found a new place to live, however I knew I had to give them a heads up if I don’t plan on moving out. I actually really love my apartment but it’s just too small for me and my cat who I didn’t have when I moved in. The price is affordable and I’m looking at the apartments in the area I want to move to and the prices are kind of outrageous. My current place is 450sqft and $1050/mo, that’s including water and pet fee. Places in the area will have a the same square footage and be $200 more. My rent only increases by $25 a year. Financially, I can afford $1300/mo and still live comfortably. But what’s the point in moving if I can’t even get a much bigger space.
I actually like my landlords, they’re a really nice couple and I don’t want to screw them out of a tenant. They’re having an open house for my apartment this week. Is it acceptable for me to tell them I may be resigning when I’m still looking? Should I just keep looking and if I’m not interested in any other place, tell them later in June?
UPDATE: I messaged my landlord. The rent is going up by $30 and I’m staying. Thanks everyone for the advice and suggestions.