Month-to-month rental agreement
A month-to-month rental agreement is a flexible tenancy with no fixed end date — it renews automatically each month until either party gives written notice.
Month-to-month vs fixed-term lease
| Month-to-month | Fixed term (lease) | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 30 days, auto-renew | Usually 6 or 12 months |
| Rent changes | With proper notice | Locked for the term |
| Termination | 30–60 days notice | Only at term end (or for cause) |
| Best for | Short stays, flexible tenants | Stability, lower turnover |
FAQs
What is a month-to-month rental agreement?
A month-to-month rental agreement is a tenancy that automatically renews each month until either the landlord or the tenant gives written notice (typically 30 days in most US states) to end it.
How much notice is required to end a month-to-month tenancy?
In most US states either party must give at least 30 days written notice. California requires 60 days if the tenant has lived there for more than a year. Always check your state law.
Can a landlord raise rent on a month-to-month tenancy?
Yes, with proper notice — usually the same notice period required to end the tenancy (30 days in most states, 60 days for increases over 10% in California).