<prompt> Human: I want to be in this location for 2 years, and am kind of worried he will raise rates or use it as leverage in some way...Living in North Carolina btw...  <response>: This is common. Yes, he will raise rates whenever the market demands it. Yes, he can evict you much easier. Once youve been there about 10 months, call the landlord and say that you want to know what the monthly rate will be once your 12mo lease expires. If he says it will be the same - offer him an extra 50-100 a month to give you another 12mo lease.. It may cost you an extra 1200 for the 12 months, or it may save you from having to evacuate on short notice. 