Month to month rental agreement californiaMonth-to-Month Rental Agreement • March 30th, 2023
Contract Type FiledMarch 30th, 2023A California month-to-month lease agreement is a contract (written or oral) that allows a tenant to rent property from a landlord, in exchange for a fee (“rent”), for a period of thirty days at a time. The agreement remains active until either party gives proper notice to end it. Note: For fixed term leases in California (i.e., 1-year), click here. How do California Month-to-Month Lease Agreements Work? A landlord and tenant can enter into a month-to-month lease through a written contract or oral agreement. It does not have to be written. Once the lease is active, both parties are given full rights under California landlord tenant law. This includes the landlord’s responsibility to provide a habitable living space, the tenant’s responsibility to pay rent in a timely manner and all other rights and responsibilities. How Much Notice is Needed to End the Lease? In California, either party may terminate a month-to-month lease agreement by giving at least 30 days’ notice (for tenants who ha