<prompt> Human: Im currently looking to upgrade to a nicer apartment within my city. I found a place I like at a reasonable rent. My current lease is up on Dec 31st, so Ive agreed to a December 15th move in date to give me enough time to move my stuff.Right after we agreed to that, the management company Im interacting with said that the owner wants to start with a 6 month lease until June 2018, then Id have the opportunity to renew for another year.He says that the reasoning for it is because the owner doesnt want to deal with renting this apartment again during the winter, whenever I happen to move out. He wants the next lease to end during the summer, when the market is hotter.Is this something I should agree to? I quite like having leases that end during the winter, because its easier for me to find a new apartment. Im also worried that starting with a 6 month lease would give them the opportunity to sort of bait-and-switch me by jacking up my rent. I dont want to put myself in a situation where I would be forced to move out after 6 months due to unreasonable rent.Is there something standard I can ask for to be included in the lease? I dont know if thats what theyre intending, since the landlords justification for the initial 6 month term seemed legitimate. I would just like a bit more peace of mind.Assistant: Only if they agree to keep your rent at the same rate and not try to bump it based on a market increase, and get it in writing. Human: When you say in writing, does it have to be written into the lease to be valid, or would an email work?  <response>: Go with what ufreelancer5005 said if you know thats where you want to be for the next 1.5 years. 