Month-to-Month Lease Template, Free Download 2026

Landlord hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord, the residential dwelling located at _____________ (the "Premises"), including all fixtures and furnishings identified in the move-in inventory attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Premises shall be used solely for residential purposes by Tenant and Tenant's authorized occupants as identified in this Agreement.

Tenant acknowledges that Tenant has inspected the Premises, is satisfied with its condition, and accepts the Premises in its current "as-is" condition, subject to any deficiencies noted on the move-in inspection report signed by both parties on or before the Commencement Date. Landlord warrants that the Premises complies with all applicable housing codes and is fit for habitation as required by applicable state landlord-tenant law.

This Agreement shall commence on _____________ (the "Commencement Date") and shall continue on a month-to-month basis thereafter until terminated by either party in accordance with Article VII hereof. No fixed expiration date is established, and this Agreement shall automatically renew on the first day of each successive calendar month unless and until proper notice of termination has been delivered in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.

This month-to-month tenancy shall not be construed as creating any tenancy for a definite term or any right of Tenant to occupy the Premises beyond the current monthly period. Landlord reserves the right to convert this tenancy to a fixed-term lease upon mutual written agreement of the parties, and Tenant reserves the right to negotiate such conversion at any time during the tenancy.

Tenant shall pay to Landlord monthly rent in the amount of $__________ (the "Monthly Rent"), payable in advance on the first (1st) day of each calendar month during the term of this Agreement, without demand, deduction, or setoff. If the Commencement Date falls on a day other than the first day of a calendar month, rent for such partial month shall be prorated on a per diem basis and shall be due on the Commencement Date.

Rent shall be paid by check, money order, electronic funds transfer, or such other method as Landlord may designate in writing, delivered to Landlord at _____________ or to such other address or account as Landlord may specify upon written notice. A late charge of $__________ or _____% of the Monthly Rent, whichever is greater, shall be assessed for any rent payment received more than five (5) days after its due date. Returned checks shall incur a fee of $__________ in addition to any applicable late charges.

Landlord may increase the Monthly Rent by providing Tenant with written notice of such increase at least thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the month in which such increase shall take effect, or such longer notice period as may be required by applicable state or local law, including any applicable rent control or rent stabilization ordinances. Tenant's continued occupancy of the Premises following the effective date of a rent increase shall constitute acceptance of the new Monthly Rent.

Upon execution of this Agreement, Tenant shall deposit with Landlord the sum of $__________ (the "Security Deposit") as security for Tenant's faithful performance of all obligations under this Agreement. The Security Deposit shall not exceed the maximum amount permitted under applicable state law and shall not be applied by Tenant toward the payment of rent without Landlord's prior written consent.

Within the time period prescribed by applicable state landlord-tenant law following the termination of this Agreement and Tenant's surrender and vacation of the Premises, Landlord shall return the Security Deposit, or the balance thereof, to Tenant at the forwarding address provided by Tenant, together with an itemized written statement of any deductions for unpaid rent, cleaning costs, or repair of damages beyond normal wear and tear as defined by applicable law. Landlord shall hold the Security Deposit in accordance with all applicable statutory requirements regarding segregation, interest accrual, and disclosure of depository information.

Tenant shall use the Premises exclusively as a private residential dwelling and shall not conduct any business, commercial, or illegal activity therein. The Premises shall be occupied solely by the following authorized occupants: _____________. No additional persons shall reside at the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord. Tenant shall not keep any pets on the Premises unless expressly authorized in writing by Landlord pursuant to a separate pet addendum.

Tenant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, and with all rules and regulations promulgated by Landlord and provided to Tenant in writing. Tenant shall not engage in or permit any activity that creates a nuisance, disturbs the quiet enjoyment of neighboring residents, or increases the insurance premiums for the property. Tenant shall not make any structural alterations or modifications to the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord.

Tenant shall maintain the Premises in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition and shall not commit or permit waste. Tenant shall be responsible for minor maintenance and repairs, including replacement of light bulbs, smoke detector batteries, and HVAC filters, and shall promptly notify Landlord of any condition requiring repair that is the responsibility of Landlord under applicable law or this Agreement.

Landlord shall maintain in good and tenantable condition the structural components, plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning systems, and shall make all repairs necessary to keep the Premises in compliance with applicable building and housing codes, as required by the implied warranty of habitability under applicable state law. Landlord shall respond to emergency repair requests within twenty-four (24) hours and to non-emergency repair requests within a reasonable time, not to exceed fourteen (14) days.

Either party may terminate this month-to-month Agreement by delivering to the other party written notice of termination at least thirty (30) days prior to the intended termination date, or such longer period as may be required by applicable state or local law. The termination date shall fall on the last day of a calendar month unless otherwise agreed in writing or required by applicable law.

Notice of termination shall be delivered in accordance with the notice provisions of Article IX hereof. Tenant's delivery of notice to terminate shall not relieve Tenant of any obligations that accrued prior to the effective termination date, including without limitation the obligation to pay rent through the end of the notice period. Upon termination, Tenant shall vacate and surrender the Premises in the condition required by this Agreement, as further set forth in the move-out provisions of Article VIII.

Tenant shall be in default of this Agreement upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) failure to pay rent or any other sum due hereunder within the grace period prescribed by applicable state law; (b) violation of any provision of this Agreement that remains uncured for a period of fourteen (14) days after written notice from Landlord, or such other cure period as required by applicable law; (c) abandonment of the Premises; or (d) any illegal activity conducted on or about the Premises.

Upon an Event of Default, Landlord may pursue all remedies available under applicable state landlord-tenant law, including but not limited to termination of this Agreement, recovery of possession through lawful eviction proceedings, and recovery of all unpaid rent and damages. Landlord shall mitigate damages by making reasonable efforts to re-let the Premises. Tenant shall be liable for all costs of enforcement, including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when personally served, one (1) business day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or three (3) business days after deposit in the U.S. mail, certified, return receipt requested, addressed to the parties at the addresses set forth herein. Landlord's right of entry shall be exercised upon reasonable notice of not less than twenty-four (24) hours, except in cases of emergency, in accordance with applicable state law.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Premises is located. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. This Agreement, together with any exhibits and addenda, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations and agreements, written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.