Month-to-month lease agreement template: free in Word, or sign it online
Reviewed in October 2026
A month-to-month lease is a rental agreement with no fixed end date. It renews automatically each month until the landlord or the tenant gives written notice. It suits short stays, homes about to be sold and tenants who need flexibility.
Ten documents free, no card. Signed by the landlord and the tenant.
Example filled in with sample data
The full Month-to-month lease
MONTH-TO-MONTH RENTAL AGREEMENT
This Month-to-Month Rental Agreement (the "Agreement") is made on [date] between [Landlord name] (the "Landlord") and [Tenant names] (the "Tenant") for the property at [full address and unit] (the "Property").
1. Term
The tenancy starts on [start date] and continues from month to month. Each rental period starts on the [1st] day of the month.
2. Ending the tenancy
Either party may end the tenancy by giving written notice at least [30] days before the end of a rental period, or any longer notice required by state or local law. Notice may be given by email to the addresses in clause 12.
3. Rent
Rent is [amount] USD per month, due in advance on the [1st] day of each month, by [method]. A late fee of [amount] applies after the [5th] day, within the limits of law.
4. Changes to rent or terms
The Landlord may change the rent or other terms by giving written notice at least [30] days before the change takes effect, or any longer notice the law requires.
5. Security deposit
The Tenant pays a deposit of [amount]. The Landlord returns it, less lawful deductions with an itemized list, within the time state law requires after move-out.
6. Utilities
The Tenant pays [list]. The Landlord pays [list].
7. Use and care
The Tenant uses the Property only as a home, keeps it clean, reports repairs in writing and pays for damage beyond normal wear and tear. The Landlord keeps the Property safe and habitable.
8. Occupants and pets
Only [names] may live at the Property. Pets: [not allowed / allowed as described].
9. Entry
The Landlord may enter with at least [24] hours’ notice, or at once in an emergency.
10. Subletting
The Tenant may not sublet without the Landlord’s written consent.
11. Move-out
On move-out the Tenant returns all keys and leaves the Property clean and in its move-in condition, except normal wear and tear.
12. General terms
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [state]. Notices go to the Landlord at [email] and to the Tenant at [email]. [If built before 1978, the lead-based paint disclosure is attached.] The parties agree to sign electronically.
LANDLORD
Signature: ______________________
Name: [full name]
Date: [date]
TENANT
Signature: ______________________
Name: [full name]
Date: [date]
What the template includes
A rolling monthly term with a clear start day
Written notice to end, with the state minimum
Rent, due date and late fee
Notice before any rent or term change
Security deposit and its return
Utilities, use and care of the home
Occupants, pets, entry and subletting
Move-out condition and notice addresses
What you fill in
Field
Example
Date
October 21, 2026
Landlord
Marco Silva
Tenant
Hannah Price
Property
1290 Pine St, Apt 4, Denver, CO 80203
Start date
November 1, 2026
Rent
1,450 USD on the 1st
Notice to end
30 days before the end of a month
Deposit
1,450 USD
How it gets signed
1Choose “Use this template”, fill in the fields and read the full Month-to-month lease once more.
2Send it by WhatsApp or email. The other party opens the link on their phone without an account.
3They tap the brown bar at the bottom that says “Sign as …” and draw their signature with a finger.
4Everyone gets the signed PDF with its signature certificate. Anyone can check it at signsolu.com/verificar.
Before signing, each signer agrees to sign electronically. The screen links to the electronic signature disclosure the ESIGN Act asks for.
Your first ten documents are free and need no card.
Month-to-month tenancies are periodic tenancies under state law. The notice to end them is often 30 days, but some states require more, especially after the tenant has lived there a long time. Some cities only allow ending a tenancy for listed reasons.
Rent increases also need notice. Some states require longer notice for larger increases, and some cities cap increases. Clause 4 refers to the longer notice when the law requires it.
The EPA lead-based paint rule applies to older homes. The ESIGN Act lets both sides sign the agreement electronically.
State differences
Month-to-month rentals are where state and city rules differ most.
Security deposit. Many states cap the amount and set a deadline to return it with an itemized list of deductions.
Notice to end or change a tenancy. Thirty days is common for month-to-month rentals. Some states and cities require more.
Late fees. Some states cap them or set a grace period.
Entry by the landlord. Many states set a minimum notice, often 24 hours, except in emergencies.
Required disclosures. Mold, flood zones, bed bugs and who manages the property appear in some states.
Rent control. A few states and many cities limit rent increases for some buildings.
When a month-to-month lease makes sense
The landlord plans to sell or move in within months.
The tenant is between jobs, homes or cities.
A fixed-term lease ended and both sides want to keep going.
A trial period before a longer lease.
If either side wants certainty for a year, a fixed-term lease agreement is the better choice.
How notice works
Notice must reach the other party a full rental period before the end date in most states. With rent due on the 1st, notice given on October 15 usually ends the tenancy on November 30.
Send every notice in writing. Signing it with SignSolú gives you a dated record of when it was sent and opened. A lease termination letter has the wording ready.
Raising the rent
Give written notice before the new rent starts, at least as long as clause 4 and the law require. State the new amount and the date.
Tenants may then stay at the new rent or give notice to leave. Check any local rent control before you set the amount.
A worked example
Marco rents his condo to Hannah month to month while he decides whether to sell. Rent is 1,450 USD.
In March Marco decides to sell. On March 25 he sends written notice ending the tenancy on April 30, more than 30 days later. Hannah signs to confirm receipt and moves out on time.
Mistakes to avoid
Notice by text without a record. Use a method that shows the date it was sent.
Too little notice. Count the days and check your state’s minimum.
Unwritten rent changes. A rent change must be in writing to hold.
Signing the notices online too
The agreement is only the start. Rent changes, notices to end and move-out dates all need a written record.
Send each one as a document to sign. The other side confirms receipt from a phone, and the certificate shows the date. That record ends most disputes about when notice was given.
Checklist before you send it
1The notice period in clause 2 meets your state and city minimum.
Is a month-to-month lease signed online legally binding?
Yes. The ESIGN Act gives an electronic signature the same legal effect as a handwritten one. The signed PDF and its certificate show who signed the month-to-month lease, when and from which device.
Does the tenant need a SignSolú account to sign?
No. They open the link on their phone and sign with the brown bar at the bottom of the screen.
Can I download the month-to-month lease in Word?
Yes. “Download in Word” gives you the full month-to-month lease with no email and no account. You can print it or edit it and sign it here later.
How much notice does a month-to-month tenant need to give?
Usually 30 days, as clause 2 says. Some states set a different minimum, so check yours.
Can the landlord raise the rent at any time?
Only with the written notice set in clause 4 and by law. Local rent control may limit the amount.
Can a fixed-term lease turn into month to month?
Yes. Many leases say so at the end date. You can also sign this agreement when the fixed term ends.
