At least where I live (Seattle) it’s known landlords deliberately shift leases to end in summer, which is when rents are higher due to new graduates moving to t

At least where I live (Seattle) it’s known landlords deliberately shift leases to end in summer, which is when rents are higher due to new graduates moving to the area and spiking demand. If you get offered in summer you’ll get 12-month as the cheapest. Coincidentally there’s a class action suit against landlords in Seattle about the subject of the article.