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.
A tenant that will not sign a new lease is a probably a red flag as it is a very simple process and unless they are planning on bolting will want to sign up again. So there are many options. Auto renewal, new lease each year or rent increase if m-m and I am sure many more creative methods to run your business.