Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

What is a month-to-month rental agreement?

A month-to-month rental agreement is a short-term lease that renews automatically each month until either the landlord or tenant provides written notice to terminate. Notice requirements vary by state, typically ranging from 30 to 60 days.

How much notice is required to end a month-to-month lease?

Notice requirements vary by state. Most states require 30 days of written notice from either party. Some states (including California and Oregon) require landlords to give 60 days notice in certain situations. Your Lease Agreement includes the correct notice requirement for your state.

Can a landlord raise rent on a month-to-month lease?

Yes, but the landlord must provide proper written notice before the increase takes effect (typically 30 days, or longer in some states). In cities and states with rent stabilization laws, the amount and frequency of increases may be limited.

What are the advantages of a month-to-month lease?

Month-to-month leases offer flexibility for both parties. Tenants can move with relatively short notice, and landlords can end the tenancy or adjust terms more easily. The trade-off is less long-term stability compared to a fixed-term lease.