Ending a rental agreement the right way.
Find out how to legally break a lease—whether early, at renewal, or due to special circumstances—and what responsibilities apply.
A month-to-month lease offers flexibility to both tenants and landlords, but it also comes with fewer long-term guarantees. Unlike fixed-term leases, these agreements can be ended with proper notice by either party. Here’s what tenants and landlords need to know about terminating a month-to-month lease, including examples from specific states and cities where local laws may vary.