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.
Signing a Lease. You must have your own copy of the lease with the landlord's signature on it. Don't sign a lease unless you are provided two copies and the landlord is signing one copy while you are signing the other. It is best for you to have the landlord's ORIGINAL signature on your copy of the lease, rather than a photocopy.