Defamation of character
I did not have a lease. I was renting month to month and I would be considered what you might call a ”Tenant at Will”. I was notified by my landlord via a certified letter that they did not want to renew my lease. I have not been in a lease since November of 2000. My question is-(can my landlord not renew my lease without a reason, because I if tried to get another apartment what will they think the reason is for my lease not being renewed that i did something wrong. And what if they defame my character by lying when something may not be true. Can I take legal action.

Thank you