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.
I found one prospective tenant who is ready to sign a lease, and the property management firm says that the lease is about to be signed. The lease is between the property management firm and the tenant-- I, the owner, am not party. The property manager hasn't even sent the lease to me.