Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
A Month-to-Month Rental Agreement is a lease for a residential or commercial property that automatically renews each month until either party ends it with proper notice. Use this for an open-ended rental with no fixed end date, where either side can end the tenancy with proper notice instead of waiting out a fixed lease term.
What's included
A ready-to-use month-to-month rental agreement covering monthly rent amount and due date, notice period required to terminate the tenancy, security deposit terms and return conditions, with signature fields already placed for Landlord and Tenant. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Monthly rent amount and due date
- Notice period required to terminate the tenancy
- Security deposit terms and return conditions
- Utilities and maintenance responsibilities
- Rules on pets, guests, and permitted use of the property
- Process for rent increases or renewal notices
What you'll fill in
[Landlord Name][Tenant Name][Property Address][Monthly Rent Amount][Rent Due Date][Security Deposit Amount][Notice Period (Days)][Move-In Date][Utilities Included]Legal summary
Signing this agreement legally establishes an ongoing tenancy that continues month to month until either the landlord or tenant gives the required notice to end it, rather than expiring on a fixed date. It sets out each party's rent, deposit, and maintenance obligations for as long as the tenancy continues.
Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.
FAQ
Is this Month-to-Month Rental Agreement legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this Month-to-Month Rental Agreement?
This template includes signature fields for Landlord and Tenant — already placed — plus 9 placeholder fields to fill in before you send it.
Can I edit this Month-to-Month Rental Agreement before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this Month-to-Month Rental Agreement?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
Try it with an AI assistant
Paste one of these into ChatGPT, Claude, or your assistant of choice:
“Explain what notice period I need to give to end this month-to-month rental agreement.”
“What should I fill in for the security deposit and utilities sections of this rental agreement?”
“Summarize the key differences between this month-to-month agreement and a fixed-term lease.”
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Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.