Got emailed copy of lease 5 months late. Several ?s

[guitarandjack]

Renewal time was June, 2023, never got renewal paperwork in the 90 to 120 date range before. Someone finally emailed me a copy of the renewal contract late Nov.

Apt is rent stabilized.

Worth noting, they are still billing me automatically at the old amount monthly like they normally do. FYI, they are NOT threatening eviction or anything.

QUESTIONS:
1. Am I obligated to sign this halfway through, with an increase of 5%, most likely with a retroactive balance due, along with an additional amount for deposit?

2. If they continue to bill me monthly, and I pay that bill, can I remain like that WITHOUT signing anything?

Thanks.

[TenantNet]

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