The initial lease is a minimum of 12 months then it goes month-to-month. The initial 1year lease stays in effect until the tenant provides the landlord with a signed, 30 days in advance of move out, a Vacate Notice. If tenant does not provide a Vacate Notice, he/she forfeit the security deposit. If tenant moves out prior to completing the first twelve (12) months, he/she forfeits the security deposit and are still responsible for monthly rent until landlord re-rents the property.