A Washington D.C. month-to-month lease agreement is a flexible rental contract that automatically renews every 30 days. The contract establishes key terms such as rent, payment schedules, and property rules. Tenants can terminate the agreement with 30 days’ written notice, while landlords are legally required to have statutory “just cause” to end the tenancy.
A Washington D.C. month-to-month lease agreement is a flexible rental contract that automatically renews every 30 days. The contract establishes key terms such as rent, payment schedules, and property rules. Tenants can terminate the agreement with 30 days’ written notice, while landlords are legally required to have statutory “just cause” to end the tenancy.
Termination Notice: Tenants must provide at least 30 days’ written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy (§ 42-3202(b); § 42-3505.54). Landlords cannot terminate a month-to-month lease without “just cause” (e.g., owner move-in, substantial rehabilitation, nonpayment) and must issue written notice ranging from 30 to 180 days depending on the specific cause (§ 42-3505.01).
Increasing Rent: Landlords must give at least 60 days’ written notice before any rent increase takes effect (§ 42-3509.04(b)).
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