Landlord & Tenant Notice Period Lookup
Select your state to instantly see required notice periods for ending a tenancy, raising rent, and landlord entry.
What This Tool Shows
Select your state and the tool immediately displays four notice period categories:
- Landlord ending the tenancy for both fixed-term and month-to-month arrangements, including any extended notice rules.
- Tenant ending the tenancy for both lease types, so tenants know how far in advance they must notify their landlord.
- Rent increase notice required before a landlord may raise the rent.
- Landlord entry notice required before a landlord may enter the rental unit for inspections, repairs, or showings.
Note: State laws change. Verify the current rules in your state before relying on any notice period for a legal decision.
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It depends on the state, but 30 days is the most common requirement. Some states require longer notice (60 or 90 days), and a few require as little as 7 days. The tool above shows the exact requirement for your state. Always check whether your lease specifies a longer notice period, since leases can exceed the statutory minimum.
Most states require 24 or 48 hours of advance written notice before a landlord may enter for non-emergency inspections, repairs, or showings. A handful of states have no specific statute but courts expect "reasonable notice," which is generally understood to mean at least 24 hours. Emergency entry (for example, a burst pipe or fire) typically requires no advance notice.
Most states require 30 days of written notice before a rent increase takes effect. Several states require more notice for larger increases (for example, California requires 90 days if the increase exceeds 10%). Some states tie the notice period to the length of the rental period. Check your state in the tool above for the exact rule.
A fixed-term lease (such as a one-year lease) has a set end date written into the agreement. In most states, neither party needs to give formal termination notice because the lease expires automatically. Month-to-month tenancies have no fixed end date, so either party must give written notice (commonly 30 days) to end the arrangement. Some states impose additional requirements on month-to-month terminations that do not apply to fixed-term leases.
Generally, a landlord cannot end a fixed-term lease before the end date unless the tenant has violated a term of the lease (such as non-payment of rent or causing damage) or specific statutory grounds for early termination exist. Early termination without cause can expose the landlord to liability for relocation costs or damages. The notice rules shown in this tool apply primarily to termination at or near the natural end of the lease period.
Yes, in many states. Week-to-week tenancies often require shorter notice than month-to-month ones, commonly 7 days rather than 30. This tool focuses on month-to-month and fixed-term notice periods, which apply to the large majority of residential rentals. If you have a week-to-week arrangement, check your state statute directly for the applicable period.
For terminating a tenancy, written notice is required in virtually every state. Oral notice is generally not enforceable as a termination notice. For landlord entry, most states that set a specific notice period also require it to be in writing or delivered in a verifiable way (such as by text, email, or posted notice), though exact rules vary. When in doubt, always give notice in writing and keep a copy.