List of markets currently under review for a potential reclassification as part of the 2017 Annual Market Classification Review: - China A-shares (from Standalone to Emerging Markets) - more info. - Argentina (from Frontier Markets to Emerging Markets) - more info.
It does seem counter-intuitive for a landlord to request that a long term rent-controlled tenant continue to sign a new lease, but counter-intuitive for landlords can be beneficial for tenants. You are protected from nasty rent increases, OMI notices or Ellis notices that become effective before the end of your lease.
In most cases, tenants do not actually renew, but rather, sign a new lease. If you sign a lease for another year, be sure to: Have the start date of the new lease be the same date as the end date of the current lease. Write onto your new lease that your deposit from the previous lease is carried over to apply to the new lease. Beware of Renewal Notices. If you receive a notice from your landlord asking if you want to renew, do NOT just check yes, sign your name and return it. The consequences of taking this action could be: