Month to Month Lease Template

This Month-to-Month Lease Agreement (the “Lease”) is entered into by [1. Landlord Full Name] (the “Landlord”) and [2. Tenant Full Name] (the “Tenant”) for the premises located at [3. Property Address], together with any included furnishings and appliances listed in [4. Furnishings List].

1. Term.

The Tenant takes possession on [5. Start Date]. This Lease renews automatically each month on the first day of the month and continues until terminated by either party. There is no fixed expiration date.

2. Termination.

Either party may terminate this Lease by delivering written notice to the other party at least [6. Termination Notice Days] days before the effective date of termination. The Tenant shall vacate the premises by the end of the notice period and return the keys to the Landlord.

3. Rent.

The Tenant shall pay monthly rent of [7. Monthly Rent] on the [8. Rent Due Day] day of each month, beginning on the first day of the term. Rent shall be paid by [9. Payment Method]. A late fee of [10. Late Fee] may be charged if payment is not received within [11. Grace Period] days after the due date.

4. Rent Increases.

The Landlord may increase the monthly rent by delivering written notice at least [12. Rent Increase Notice Days] days before the next rent payment is due. Any increase takes effect at the start of the following rental period.

5. Utilities and Services.

The Tenant is responsible for [13. Tenant Utilities]. The Landlord is responsible for [14. Landlord Utilities]. The Tenant agrees to maintain reasonable standards of cleanliness and to promptly report any maintenance issues to the Landlord.

6. Security Deposit.

The Tenant has deposited [15. Security Deposit Amount] as security for the performance of this Lease. The Landlord may apply the deposit to unpaid rent, damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, or other sums owed under this Lease. Any remaining balance shall be returned within [16. Deposit Return Days] days after termination, with a written itemization of deductions.

7. Use and Occupancy.

The premises shall be used solely as a private residence by the Tenant and the following occupants: [17. Occupants]. The Tenant shall not assign or sublet the premises without the Landlord’s prior written consent.

8. Maintenance and Repairs.

The Landlord is responsible for maintaining the premises in a habitable condition and for repairs to structural elements and major systems. The Tenant is responsible for routine upkeep, including [18. Tenant Maintenance Duties].

9. Entry.

The Landlord may enter the premises with reasonable advance notice for inspection, repair, or showing, and in an emergency without notice.

10. Default and Remedies.

If the Tenant fails to pay rent or materially breaches any provision, the Landlord may terminate this Lease in accordance with applicable law and pursue eviction or other available remedies.