Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

A month-to-month lease agreement is a rental agreement with no fixed end date. It renews each month when the tenant pays rent and can be ended anytime by either the landlord or tenant with proper notice.

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Last updated November 18th, 2024

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A month-to-month lease agreement is a rental agreement with no fixed end date. It renews each month when the tenant pays rent and can be ended anytime by either the landlord or tenant with proper notice.

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The Month-to-Month Lease Agreement Process

  1. Collect Tenant Details
  2. Start Negotiations
  3. Draft the Month-to-Month Lease
  4. Sign the Lease

1. Collect Tenant Details

Summary: Have the tenant complete a rental application and pay a non-refundable fee to cover the cost of a consumer report (credit check, eviction history).

Suggested services: 

Employment Verification: Confirm the tenant’s income and job status.

2. Start Negotiations

Summary: Discuss and agree on the negotiated terms.

  • Monthly rent
  • Security deposit (check state limits)
  • Utilities/services
  • Prepaid rent
  • Additional fees (pet and/or parking fees)

3. Draft the Month-to-Month Lease

Summary: After reaching a verbal agreement, create a written lease using the Month-to-Month Lease Agreement template:

Available formats: PDF, MS Word, ODT

Required Disclosures:

  • Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form (if the property was built before 1978).
  • EPA Pamphlet: Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home (for homes built before 1978).
  • Move-in Checklist (required in some states when collecting a security deposit)

4. Sign the Lease

Summary: 
  • Both landlord and tenant should sign the lease in person or electronically.
  • Once signed, the agreement is legally binding.

Sample Month-to-Month Lease Agreement PDF Template