Washington Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

A Washington month-to-month lease agreement is a rental contract without a fixed end date. It outlines essential rental terms, such as monthly rent, payment due dates, and property rules. The arrangement automatically renews at the end of each monthly period until either party provides proper written notice to terminate or modify the agreement.

Last updated September 16th, 2026

A Washington month-to-month lease agreement is a rental contract without a fixed end date. It outlines essential rental terms, such as monthly rent, payment due dates, and property rules. The arrangement automatically renews at the end of each monthly period until either party provides proper written notice to terminate or modify the agreement.

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Month-to-Month Laws

Termination Notice – Tenants must provide at least 20 days’ written notice prior to the end of the rental period (RCW 59.18.200(1)(a)). Landlords cannot terminate a tenancy without a qualifying “just cause” and must issue notice ranging from 3 to 120 days depending on the specific cause (RCW 59.18.650).

Increasing RentLandlords must provide a minimum of 90 days’ advance written notice prior to any rent increase (RCW 59.18.140(3)(a)).

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