From: https://www.decoratormaker.com/to-purchase-property-in-malta-know-the-property-rental-laws/
Long private residential lease – The minimum duration of this lease will be a year. The owner should inform the tenant before 3 months of the expiry date through a registration letter. Otherwise, as per the norms it will automatically gets renewal.
Short private residential lease – This lease is for tenants, who stay for short period that is up to 6 months. It gets terminated automatically after the expiry date.