Month-to-Month Rental Agreement Template
A periodic rental agreement that renews each month until either side gives written notice, with rent, deposit, rules, entry and notice terms and slots for state notice periods.
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General template, not legal advice. Have an attorney in your state review before use.
General information, not legal advice. This template is a starting point. Laws differ by state and city, so have a licensed attorney review your final document before you use it.
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Before you use it
- A month-to-month agreement renews automatically each rental period until someone gives written notice.
- Notice periods to end the tenancy or change the rent are set by state law, and some cities require longer notice or a valid reason.
- The flexibility cuts both ways: the tenant can leave on short notice, so turnover can come sooner.
- Everything else, from deposit limits to entry notice, follows the same rules as a fixed-term lease.
How to fill it in
- Underlined spaces are blanks to fill in. The small label says what goes there.
- Shaded boxes mark rules that change by state. Look up the rule where the property is located.
- Delete clauses that do not apply, and add any disclosures your state or city requires.
General template, not legal advice. Have an attorney in your state review before use. Last reviewed October 29, 2026.
Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
This Month-to-Month Rental Agreement (the "Agreement") is made on Date signed between the landlord and the tenant or tenants named below, for a home located in State. The law of that state governs this Agreement.
1. Parties
- Landlord or managing agent
- Landlord address for notices
- Landlord phone and email
- Tenant 1 full name
- Tenant 2 full name
- Other occupants
Each tenant who signs is fully responsible for all rent and other obligations under this Agreement.
2. Property
- Street address and unit
- City, state and ZIP
- Parking or storage included
- Appliances and furniture included
3. Monthly term
The tenancy starts on Start date and continues from month to month. Each rental period starts on the First day of each period day of the month. There is no fixed end date.
4. Ending the tenancy
Either party may end this tenancy by giving the other written notice at least Notice period in days days before the end of a rental period, or any longer period that state law requires for the length of this tenancy. Notice from one tenant ends the tenancy for all tenants unless the landlord agrees otherwise in writing.
A landlord's notice to end the tenancy must comply with any state or local rule that requires a reason, a longer notice period, or relocation help. The landlord will not end the tenancy to retaliate against the tenant or for any discriminatory reason.
5. Rent
Rent is $Monthly rent per month, due in advance on the Due day day of each month, paid by Accepted payment methods. Rent for the first partial month is $Prorated first month rent.
If rent is not received within Grace period in days days after it is due, a late charge of $Late charge applies, to the extent allowed by law. Returned payments incur a fee of $Returned payment fee.
6. Changes to rent or terms
The landlord may change the rent or other terms by giving written notice at least as far in advance as state law and any local ordinance require. A change takes effect at the start of a rental period after the notice period ends.
7. Security deposit
The tenant pays a security deposit of $Security deposit amount on signing. The landlord may use it for unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear and tear, and cleaning needed to restore move-in condition. The balance and an itemized statement go to the tenant's forwarding address within the deadline set by state law.
8. Utilities
Tenant pays: Utilities paid by tenant. Landlord pays: Utilities paid by landlord.
9. Use, guests and pets
The home is a private residence for the people named above. Guests may stay up to Maximum guest stay in days days in a row. Pets are Allowed, allowed with approval, or not allowed; approved pets: Approved pets. Assistance animals are handled under fair housing law, not this pet clause. Smoking inside is Allowed or not allowed.
10. Care, repairs and alterations
The landlord keeps the home safe and fit to live in and makes needed repairs within a reasonable time after notice. The tenant keeps the home clean, reports problems promptly in writing to How to request repairs, and pays for damage caused by the tenant, occupants, guests or pets. The tenant makes no alterations without written consent.
11. Entry
The landlord may enter at reasonable times for inspections, repairs and showings after giving the advance notice state law requires, and at any time in an emergency.
12. Subletting
The tenant may not sublet, assign, or rent the home for short stays without the landlord's written consent.
13. Default
If rent is unpaid or another term is broken, the landlord may serve the notice state law requires and, if the problem is not cured, end the tenancy through the courts. The landlord will not use lockouts, utility shutoffs or removal of belongings to force the tenant out.
14. Moving out
On move-out the tenant returns all keys, removes belongings, leaves the home clean, and gives a forwarding address in writing.
15. Disclosures
- Lead-based paint disclosure and pamphlet (homes built before 1978)
- Move-in condition checklist
- House or community rules
- State or local disclosures that may also be required: check
16. General terms
This Agreement and its attachments are the full agreement. Changes are made in writing, except rent or term changes made by proper notice under section 6. If one part is unenforceable, the rest remains. Electronic signatures count as originals.
17. Signatures
General template, not legal advice. Have an attorney in your state review before use.
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