Typically, tenants are not always aware of the amount of time that it takes to relocate or properly renew a facility. One can easily forget about smaller details like the notification of the upcoming renewal. By the time they realize, tenants are often pressed for time and this can decrease their leverage with landlords significantly as well. Regardless of whether you expand the current lease or choose to relocate, it’s always important to prepare in advance so that you have adequate time and a strong position towards Landlords Due to this, Austin Tenant Advisors suggests that you start at least 6 to 8 months in advance; before your ideal move in date or before your existing lease expires.