Question about renewing lease on an inherited tenant

[Ally Kumar]

Greetings BP members!! I have inherited a tenant whose lease expires end of Aug. Tenant pays on time but keeps the unit dirty and its smelly. Tenant wants to continue at same rent. Rents have gone up in that area now. BP members, what would you do? If I am not happy the way tenant keeps her unit, can I decline to renew the lease? Do I have to give a reason for non-renewal? Any tips on renewal issues? Are there any legal implications in not renewing a tenant's lease? Thanks in advance.