Lease Termination Notice by State
Notice periods for ending month-to-month tenancies and typical fixed-term endings. Early termination without cause may require longer notice or be restricted.
50 States
Last reviewed: 2026-06-18
Partial confidence — verify locally
State-by-state table
| State | Month-to-Month Notice | Fixed-Term End | Confidence | Primary Statute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Alaska Stat. 34.03 |
| Alabama | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Alabama Code Title 35 |
| Arkansas | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Arkansas Code 18-17 |
| Arizona | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Arizona Revised Statutes 33-1301 |
| California | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | California Civil Code 1940-1954.06 |
| Colorado | 21 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Colorado Revised Statutes 38-12 |
| Connecticut | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Connecticut General Statutes 47a |
| Washington D.C. | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | D.C. Code 42-3502 |
| Delaware | 60 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Delaware Code Title 25 |
| Florida | 15 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Florida Statutes Chapter 83 |
| Georgia | 60 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Georgia Code 44-7 |
| Hawaii | 28 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Hawaii Revised Statutes 521 |
| Iowa | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Iowa Code Chapter 562A |
| Idaho | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Idaho Code 55 |
| Illinois | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Illinois Compiled Statutes 765 ILCS 705 |
| Indiana | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Indiana Code 32-31 |
| Kansas | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Kansas Statutes 58-2540 |
| Kentucky | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Kentucky Revised Statutes 383 |
| Louisiana | 10 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Louisiana Civil Code 2668-2729 |
| Massachusetts | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186 |
| Maryland | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Maryland Code Real Property 8 |
| Maine | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 |
| Michigan | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Michigan Compiled Laws 554.601 |
| Minnesota | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Minnesota Statutes Chapter 504B |
| Missouri | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 441 |
| Mississippi | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Mississippi Code 89-8 |
| Montana | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Montana Code 70-24 |
| North Carolina | 7 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | North Carolina General Statutes 42 |
| North Dakota | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | North Dakota Century Code 47-16 |
| Nebraska | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Nebraska Revised Statutes 76-1401 |
| New Hampshire | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | New Hampshire RSA 540 |
| New Jersey | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | New Jersey Statutes 46:8 |
| New Mexico | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | New Mexico Statutes 47-8 |
| Nevada | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Nevada Revised Statutes 118A |
| New York | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | New York Real Property Law 226-b |
| Ohio | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Ohio Revised Code 5321 |
| Oklahoma | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Oklahoma Statutes Title 41 |
| Oregon | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Oregon Revised Statutes 90 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act 68 |
| Rhode Island | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Rhode Island General Laws 34-18 |
| South Carolina | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | South Carolina Code 27-40 |
| South Dakota | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | South Dakota Codified Laws 43-32 |
| Tennessee | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Tennessee Code 66-28 |
| Texas | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Texas Property Code Chapter 92 |
| Utah | 15 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Utah Code 57-17 |
| Virginia | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act 55.1-1200 |
| Vermont | 60 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Vermont Statutes Title 9 Chapter 137 |
| Washington | 20 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Washington RCW 59.18 |
| Wisconsin | 28 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Wisconsin Statutes 704 |
| West Virginia | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | West Virginia Code 37-6 |
| Wyoming | 30 days | No notice required if lease ends | partial | Wyoming Statutes 1-21 |
Methodology & data sources
Data compiled from LeaseCraft state legal requirement summaries tied to published statute references. Confidence is marked partial unless independently verified. Not reviewed by a licensed attorney — confirm with official sources before legal reliance.
- Sources: https://www.legislature.state.al.us; https://www.ahfa.com; https://www.legalservicesalabama.org; https://www.hud.gov/states/alabama; Statute reference: Alabama Code Title 35; https://www.akleg.gov; https://www.ahfc.us; https://www.alsc-law.org
- Last reviewed: 2026-06-18
- Limitations: Figures are estimates and may not reflect your city, building type, or current lease terms. Always verify deposit caps and return deadlines with your state housing authority.
Disclaimer
LeaseCraft provides document automation and general information — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Laws and local rules change; verify requirements with your lease, state housing agency, or a licensed professional before acting on any estimate or summary on this page.
FAQ
How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease?
Notice periods vary by state and sometimes by city. Use this table as a planning summary and confirm the statute cited for your property location.
Can a landlord end a lease without cause?
Rules differ for month-to-month vs fixed-term leases and in rent-controlled areas. Local ordinances may require just cause or longer notice.
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