What type of notice must a tenant provide in a month-to-month rental situation?

In a month-to-month rental situation, the tenant is required to provide a 30-day notice before terminating the tenancy. This is aligned with the typical contractual obligations in residential leases, where a month-to-month agreement allows both parties the flexibility to end the lease with advanced written notice. The 30-day period gives the landlord adequate time to make arrangements for finding a new tenant and allows the departing tenant time to secure alternative housing.

Providing only a few days' or weeks' notice could disrupt the landlord’s ability to manage the property effectively and could leave the tenant with limited housing options, which is why the law establishes the 30-day notice requirement to ensure a fair transition for both parties.