Month-to-Month Lease Agreement Template

In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following capitalized terms have the meanings set out below.

"Premises" means the residential dwelling located at [Premises Address], together with any fixtures, fittings, appliances and furnishings listed in the move-in inventory signed by the Parties, and any parking space, storage area or outdoor area expressly allocated to the Tenant, being [Description of Ancillary Areas].

"Monthly Term" means each successive period of one calendar month, commencing on the Rent Due Date, for which the tenancy is continued under this Agreement.

"Rent" means the monthly rent payable by the Tenant for the Premises in the amount of [Rent Amount] [Currency], as adjusted from time to time in accordance with this Agreement.

"Rent Due Date" means the [Day of Month] day of each calendar month, or such other day as the Landlord may designate by written notice.

"Security Deposit" means the sum payable by the Tenant under this Agreement, equal to [Number] months' Rent, held by the Landlord as security for the Tenant's obligations.

"Commencement Date" means [Commencement Date], being the date on which the Tenant is entitled to take possession of the Premises.

"Occupants" means the Tenant and the persons listed in this Agreement as authorized to reside at the Premises, being [Names of Authorized Occupants], and no others without the Landlord's prior written consent.

"Minor Repairs" means repairs, replacements and maintenance that cost less than [Minor Repair Threshold Amount] [Currency] per occurrence, and any repair of whatever cost necessitated by the act, omission, negligence or misuse of the Tenant, an Occupant or a guest, in each case excluding Major Repairs.

"Major Repairs" means repairs to the structure of the Premises, roof, foundations, external walls, and the principal plumbing, electrical, heating and drainage systems, except to the extent caused by the Tenant, an Occupant or a guest.

"Written Notice" means a notice in writing delivered in accordance with the notice provisions of this Agreement.

Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation. Words in the singular include the plural and vice versa, and the words "including" and "includes" mean "including without limitation".

References to sections are to sections of this Agreement. This Agreement, together with the move-in inventory signed by the Parties, constitutes the entire agreement and no addenda are attached hereto.

The Landlord hereby leases to the Tenant, and the Tenant hereby accepts from the Landlord, the Premises, to have and to hold on the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement.

The demise is granted together with the non-exclusive right to use any common entrances, passageways and facilities serving the Premises, in common with the Landlord and other persons authorized by the Landlord, and subject to reasonable rules notified by the Landlord.

The demise is made subject to all existing rights, easements, covenants and restrictions affecting the Premises, and to the Landlord's reserved rights under this Agreement.

The Tenant acknowledges having inspected the Premises and accepts them in their present condition, save as expressly recorded in the move-in inventory. The Landlord gives no warranty as to the fitness of the Premises for any particular purpose beyond those obligations expressly stated herein or imposed by mandatory law.

The Parties shall, within [Number] days after the Commencement Date, jointly complete and sign a move-in inventory and condition report. In the absence of any written objection by the Tenant within that period, the report shall be conclusive evidence of the condition of the Premises at the Commencement Date.

The Landlord shall deliver to the Tenant [Number] sets of keys, access cards or remote devices. The Tenant shall not duplicate them without the Landlord's consent and shall pay the reasonable cost of replacing any that are lost.

The tenancy created by this Agreement shall commence on the Commencement Date and shall continue as a periodic tenancy from month to month, renewing automatically at the end of each Monthly Term unless terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

No fixed term is granted, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as conferring on the Tenant any right to remain in occupation for any minimum period or any right of renewal beyond the then-current Monthly Term, save as provided herein.

Either Party may terminate the tenancy by giving Written Notice to the other Party in accordance with the section entitled Termination of Tenancy, and upon the expiry of the applicable notice period the tenancy shall end without further formality.

The terms of this Agreement shall continue to apply during each Monthly Term, as varied from time to time in accordance with its provisions, and any permitted variation of Rent shall not create a new tenancy.

If the Tenant takes possession before the Commencement Date, the Tenant shall pay Rent pro rata for the period of early occupation, and such occupation shall be governed by this Agreement.

If the Commencement Date falls on a day other than the Rent Due Date, Rent for the first partial month shall be prorated on a daily basis, calculated on the actual number of days in that month.

The Tenant shall pay the Rent to the Landlord monthly in advance, without demand, on or before each Rent Due Date, in the amount of [Rent Amount] [Currency].

Payment shall be made by [Payment Method, e.g. bank transfer] to the following account or address: [Landlord Bank Account Details / Payment Address]. Payment is deemed made only when cleared funds are received by the Landlord.

The Tenant shall pay the first month's Rent, and the Security Deposit, on or before the Commencement Date.

Rent shall be paid in full without set-off, deduction, counterclaim or withholding of any kind, except where expressly permitted by mandatory law.

If any installment of Rent or other sum due hereunder is not received within [Number] days after its due date, the Tenant shall pay a late charge of [Late Fee Amount or Percentage], which the Parties agree is a reasonable pre-estimate of the Landlord's administrative costs and not a penalty.

Interest shall accrue on any overdue amount at the rate of [Interest Rate] per annum from the due date until payment in full, without prejudice to the Landlord's other remedies.

A charge of [Returned Payment Fee] shall be payable by the Tenant for each payment that is dishonored or returned unpaid. The Landlord may require that any subsequent payments be made in cleared funds by a method specified by the Landlord.

The Landlord may apply any payment received first to outstanding fees, charges and costs, then to overdue Rent, and finally to current Rent, irrespective of any contrary designation by the Tenant.

The Landlord may increase or otherwise change the Rent at any time during the tenancy by giving the Tenant not less than [Number] days' Written Notice specifying the new amount of Rent and the date from which it takes effect.

There shall be no limit on the frequency with which the Rent may be changed, provided that each change is notified in accordance with the preceding clause and subject to any limitation imposed by mandatory law.

The new Rent shall take effect on the date stated in the notice, which shall be the first Rent Due Date following the expiry of the notice period, and shall apply to each Monthly Term thereafter until further changed.

If the Tenant does not agree to the revised Rent, the Tenant's sole remedy shall be to terminate the tenancy by giving Written Notice in accordance with the section entitled Termination of Tenancy. Continued occupation after the effective date of the new Rent shall constitute the Tenant's acceptance of it.

Any change in Rent shall not affect any other term of this Agreement, and the Security Deposit shall not be required to be adjusted unless the Landlord so notifies the Tenant, in which case the Tenant shall pay the difference within [Number] days of such notice.

The Tenant's obligation to pay the Rent as adjusted shall not be conditional on the Tenant's signature of any acknowledgement or amendment.

On or before the Commencement Date, the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord a Security Deposit equal to [Number] months' Rent, amounting at the Effective Date to [Security Deposit Amount] [Currency].

The Security Deposit is held as security for the due performance of the Tenant's obligations under this Agreement and shall not be treated as prepayment of Rent, nor may the Tenant require that it be applied against Rent for any period.

The Landlord may apply the Security Deposit, in whole or in part, toward unpaid Rent, late charges and other sums due, the cost of repairing damage to the Premises beyond fair wear and tear, the cost of cleaning the Premises to the condition recorded in the move-in inventory, and any other loss suffered by the Landlord resulting from the Tenant's breach.

If the Landlord applies all or part of the Security Deposit during the tenancy, the Tenant shall, within [Number] days after Written Notice, restore the Security Deposit to its full amount.

Within [Number] days after the tenancy ends and the Tenant has surrendered vacant possession and returned all keys, the Landlord shall return the balance of the Security Deposit, if any, together with a written statement of deductions. The Landlord shall not be obliged to pay interest on the Security Deposit unless required by mandatory law.

The Landlord shall not be obliged to segregate the Security Deposit from the Landlord's other funds unless required by mandatory law.

If the cost of the matters for which the Security Deposit may be applied exceeds its amount, the Tenant shall remain liable for the shortfall and shall pay it within [Number] days of demand.

On any transfer of the Landlord's interest in the Premises, the Landlord may transfer the Security Deposit to the transferee, whereupon the Landlord shall be released from further liability for it.

The Tenant shall be responsible for, and shall pay promptly to the relevant provider, all charges for utilities and services consumed at the Premises, including electricity, gas, water, sewage, refuse collection, telephone, internet and cable services, except for the following, which shall be paid by the Landlord: [Utilities Paid by Landlord].

The Tenant shall, at the Tenant's cost, arrange for utility accounts to be opened in the Tenant's name as of the Commencement Date and shall not permit any service to be disconnected for non-payment.

Where any utility is billed to the Landlord or is not separately metered, the Tenant shall reimburse the Landlord [the full cost / a fair proportion of the cost, being [Percentage]] within [Number] days of receipt of an invoice together with reasonable supporting evidence.

The Landlord shall not be liable for any interruption, failure or reduction in any utility or service, whether or not caused by the Landlord, except to the extent caused by the Landlord's gross negligence or willful misconduct, and no such interruption shall entitle the Tenant to any abatement of Rent.

The Tenant shall use utilities reasonably and shall not overload the electrical or other systems serving the Premises.

The Tenant shall be responsible for all [Local Property Taxes or Charges Payable by Tenant, if any] and any other charges expressly allocated to the Tenant in this Agreement. All other taxes and charges on the Premises shall be borne by the Landlord.

The Tenant shall use and occupy the Premises solely as a private residence for the Occupants and for no other purpose. No business, trade or commercial activity shall be conducted at the Premises without the Landlord's prior written consent.

The number of persons residing at the Premises shall not exceed [Maximum Number of Occupants], and no person other than an Occupant shall reside at the Premises for more than [Number] consecutive days in any period without the Landlord's prior written consent.

The Tenant shall not, and shall ensure that the Occupants and guests do not, cause any nuisance, annoyance or disturbance to neighbors or other occupiers, nor engage in any illegal or immoral activity on or near the Premises.

The Tenant shall comply with all laws, regulations, and reasonable rules that apply to the Premises or their use, and with any rules governing any building or community of which the Premises form part, as notified to the Tenant.

Smoking and the use of open flames in the Premises are [prohibited / permitted only in the following areas: [Areas]]. Pets shall not be kept at the Premises without the Landlord's prior written consent, which may be given subject to conditions, including an additional deposit of [Pet Deposit Amount].

The Tenant shall not do or permit anything that may invalidate or increase the premium for any insurance on the Premises, nor store hazardous, flammable or explosive substances on the Premises, other than ordinary household quantities.

The Tenant shall keep the Premises, including any yard, balcony or garden, in a clean, sanitary and tidy condition and shall dispose of refuse in a proper manner.

The Tenant shall not be absent from the Premises for a continuous period exceeding [Number] days without notifying the Landlord and making reasonable arrangements for the security of the Premises.

The Landlord shall, at the Landlord's cost, carry out all Major Repairs, within a reasonable time after receiving Written Notice from the Tenant of the need for such repair, subject to the Tenant's compliance with this Agreement and to the Landlord's being given access for that purpose.

The Tenant shall, at the Tenant's own cost, carry out all Minor Repairs and maintain the Premises in good and tenantable condition, including replacement of light bulbs, batteries, filters and similar consumables, unblocking of drains and sinks, minor repairs to fixtures and fittings, and routine maintenance of any garden or outdoor area.

The Tenant shall promptly notify the Landlord in writing of any defect, damage, leak or hazard at the Premises that may require repair by the Landlord, and shall be liable for any additional loss or damage arising from any delay in giving such notice.

The Tenant shall be liable for the cost of repairing any damage to the Premises caused by the act, omission, neglect or misuse of the Tenant, any Occupant or any guest, regardless of the cost of such repair, fair wear and tear excepted.

If the Tenant fails to carry out any Minor Repair within [Number] days after Written Notice from the Landlord, the Landlord may carry out the repair, and the cost thereof shall be recoverable from the Tenant as additional rent on demand.

In an emergency affecting the safety of persons or the integrity of the Premises, the Tenant shall take reasonable immediate steps to mitigate damage and shall inform the Landlord at [Landlord Emergency Contact] without delay.

The Landlord shall not be liable for any delay in effecting repairs where caused by circumstances beyond the Landlord's reasonable control. No abatement of Rent shall be due to the Tenant by reason of any repair, except where the Premises are rendered wholly uninhabitable through no fault of the Tenant, Occupants or guests, and then only to the extent required by mandatory law.

The Tenant shall not make any alteration, addition, improvement or decoration to the Premises, whether structural or cosmetic, including painting, installing fixtures, changing locks or drilling into walls, without the prior written consent of the Landlord.

Any consent may be given subject to conditions, including that works be carried out by qualified contractors approved by the Landlord, in a good and workmanlike manner, in compliance with applicable laws, and at the Tenant's sole cost and expense.

Unless the Landlord otherwise elects by Written Notice, all alterations and improvements shall become the property of the Landlord upon installation and shall remain at the Premises at the end of the tenancy without compensation to the Tenant.

If the Landlord so requires, the Tenant shall, before the end of the tenancy, remove any alterations made by the Tenant and restore the Premises to their original condition at the Tenant's cost, failing which the Landlord may do so and recover the cost from the Tenant or the Security Deposit.

The Tenant shall keep the Premises free of any lien, charge or encumbrance arising from work done or materials supplied at the Tenant's request, and shall discharge any such claim within [Number] days after notice.

The Tenant shall not install any satellite dish, antenna, air-conditioning unit, security system or signage on the Premises without the Landlord's prior written consent.

The Landlord and persons authorized by the Landlord may enter the Premises at reasonable times and upon not less than [Number] hours' prior notice (which may be given orally, by telephone, or by electronic message) to inspect the condition of the Premises, to carry out repairs or maintenance, to verify compliance with this Agreement, and to comply with legal requirements.

The Landlord may also enter the Premises during the last [Number] days of the tenancy, following any notice of termination, or at any time after a notice of sale or re-letting, to show the Premises to prospective purchasers, lenders, tenants or their agents, at reasonable hours and on reasonable notice.

In the event of an emergency, including fire, flood, gas leak or any imminent risk to persons or property, the Landlord may enter the Premises at any time without prior notice, using force if necessary, and the Landlord shall not be liable for any damage reasonably caused by such entry.

If the Tenant is absent at the time of a permitted entry, the Landlord may enter using the Landlord's keys, and shall take reasonable steps to leave the Premises secure.

The Tenant shall not unreasonably withhold or delay consent to entry and shall not change or add any lock without providing the Landlord with a copy of the key.

The Landlord shall endeavor to exercise the rights under this section in a manner that causes reasonable minimum inconvenience to the Tenant, and the exercise thereof shall not constitute a breach of the Tenant's right to quiet enjoyment nor entitle the Tenant to any abatement of Rent.

The Tenant shall not assign, transfer, sublet, license, part with possession of, or share occupancy of the whole or any part of the Premises, or otherwise deal with the tenancy, without the prior written consent of the Landlord, which the Landlord may withhold in the Landlord's absolute discretion.

Any purported assignment, subletting or other dealing in breach of this section shall be void and of no effect as against the Landlord, and shall constitute an Event of Default.

The Tenant shall not advertise or offer the Premises or any part thereof for short-term or holiday accommodation, whether through an online platform or otherwise.

Should the Landlord give consent to any subletting or assignment, the Tenant shall remain fully liable for the performance of all obligations hereunder, and the consent shall not constitute a waiver of the requirement for consent to any further dealing.

The Tenant shall pay the Landlord's reasonable costs, including legal fees, incurred in considering any request for consent, whether or not consent is ultimately granted.

The Landlord may freely sell, assign, mortgage or otherwise transfer the Landlord's interest in the Premises or in this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the Tenant's consent. Upon the transferee's assumption of the Landlord's obligations, the Landlord shall be released from liability thereafter accruing.

The Tenant shall, at the Tenant's own expense, maintain throughout the tenancy a policy of insurance covering the Tenant's personal property and contents and liability for damage to the Premises and injury to third persons, with a minimum limit of [Insurance Limit Amount] [Currency], and shall provide evidence of such insurance to the Landlord upon request.

The Landlord shall not be obliged to insure the Tenant's belongings and the Tenant acknowledges that the Landlord's insurance, if any, covers only the Landlord's interest in the Premises.

The Tenant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Landlord from and against all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from or in connection with the Tenant's breach of this Agreement, or the negligence, act or omission of the Tenant, any Occupant or any guest or invitee.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Landlord shall not be liable to the Tenant, any Occupant or any guest for any injury, death, loss of or damage to property, or inconvenience arising in or about the Premises, including from theft, fire, water, defects, the acts of third parties or interruption of services, except to the extent caused by the Landlord's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

The Tenant shall bear the risk of loss of or damage to the Tenant's personal property wherever located, and releases the Landlord from all claims in respect thereof, to the extent permitted by law.

Where the Landlord is liable to the Tenant, the Landlord's aggregate liability in connection with this Agreement shall, to the extent permitted by law, be limited to direct damages and shall in no event exceed the amount of [Liability Cap Amount]. In no event shall the Landlord be liable for indirect or consequential loss.

Nothing in this Agreement shall exclude or limit any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under mandatory law. This section shall survive the termination of the tenancy.

Either Party may terminate the month-to-month tenancy without cause. The Tenant shall give the Landlord not less than [Number] days' Written Notice of termination, and the Landlord shall give the Tenant not less than [Number] days' Written Notice of termination.

Notice of termination may be given on any day of the month and the tenancy shall end on the date specified in the notice, which shall be not earlier than the expiry of the applicable notice period. Rent shall be payable up to and including the date of termination, prorated on a daily basis for any partial month.

A notice of termination, once given, may not be withdrawn by the Tenant without the written consent of the Landlord. The Landlord may withdraw a notice at any time before its expiry by Written Notice to the Tenant.

If the Tenant fails to vacate the Premises on the termination date, the provisions of this Agreement regarding holding over shall apply.

During the notice period, the Tenant shall continue to perform all obligations under this Agreement, including payment of Rent, and shall not apply the Security Deposit toward Rent for the notice period.

The Tenant shall, upon receiving or giving notice of termination, cooperate with the Landlord in arranging a final inspection, and permit viewings in accordance with the section entitled Landlord's Right of Entry.

The Landlord may terminate the tenancy immediately in the circumstances described in the section entitled Events of Default and Remedies, and the notice periods in this section shall not apply in such circumstances.

The tenancy shall also terminate upon the destruction of the Premises or their becoming unfit for habitation through no fault of the Tenant, or upon the Tenant's death, in which case the Landlord may recover Rent accrued to the date of termination.

Each of the following constitutes an "Event of Default": the Tenant fails to pay Rent or any other sum within [Number] days after its due date; the Tenant breaches any other term of this Agreement and fails to remedy such breach within [Number] days after Written Notice; the Tenant or any Occupant or guest causes serious damage to the Premises or engages in unlawful activity at the Premises; the Tenant makes any material misrepresentation in connection with this Agreement; or the Tenant abandons the Premises.

Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Landlord may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy, terminate the tenancy by Written Notice to the Tenant specifying the termination date, and the Tenant shall vacate the Premises on that date.

The Landlord may recover possession of the Premises through lawful process, and the Tenant shall be responsible for the Landlord's costs of such recovery, including reasonable legal fees and court costs.

The Tenant shall remain liable for all Rent and other sums accrued up to the date of termination and recovery of possession, and for damages, including loss of Rent for the period reasonably required to re-let the Premises, to the extent permitted by law.

The Landlord may apply the Security Deposit toward amounts owed, without limiting the Tenant's liability for any shortfall.

The Landlord's rights and remedies under this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies available by law. No delay or omission in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver, and acceptance of Rent after an Event of Default shall not waive such default.

If the Landlord defaults in performing any obligation under this Agreement, the Tenant shall give the Landlord Written Notice specifying the default and allow not less than [Number] days to remedy it before pursuing any remedy.

On or before the date of termination of the tenancy, the Tenant shall vacate the Premises, remove all personal belongings, and surrender the Premises to the Landlord in the same condition as at the Commencement Date, as recorded in the move-in inventory, reasonable wear and tear excepted.

The Tenant shall return all keys, access cards and remote devices to the Landlord, shall leave the Premises clean, and shall provide the Landlord with a forwarding address for the return of the Security Deposit and for correspondence.

The Landlord shall be entitled to conduct a final inspection of the Premises, and the Tenant may attend. Any damage or deficiency identified may be remedied at the Tenant's expense.

Any property left at the Premises after termination shall be deemed abandoned, and the Landlord may remove, store, sell or dispose of it as the Landlord thinks fit, at the Tenant's cost, without liability to the Tenant, subject to mandatory law.

If the Tenant remains in possession after the termination date without the Landlord's written consent, the Tenant shall be a tenant at sufferance only, and shall pay the Landlord, for each day of holding over, a sum equal to [Percentage]% of the daily Rent, in addition to any other amounts due.

The Tenant shall indemnify the Landlord against all loss and liability incurred by the Landlord as a result of any holding over, including claims by any incoming tenant or purchaser.

Acceptance of Rent or other sums after termination shall not create a new tenancy or constitute a waiver of the Landlord's right to recover possession.

Any notice, demand or other communication given under this Agreement shall be in writing and in the English language, and shall be delivered personally, sent by registered or tracked mail or courier, or sent by email to the addresses set out below.

The Landlord's address for notices is: [Landlord Notice Address], email: [Landlord Email]. The Tenant's address for notices is the Premises, email: [Tenant Email], or such other address as the Tenant notifies in writing.

A notice shall be deemed received: if delivered personally, at the time of delivery; if sent by registered or tracked mail or courier, on the [Number] day after dispatch; and if sent by email, at the time of transmission, provided no delivery failure message is received, or if sent outside business hours, on the next business day.

A notice given to the Premises and affixed to the main entrance shall be sufficient notice to the Tenant if the Tenant has failed to provide another address.

Each Party shall promptly notify the other in writing of any change of its address or contact details, and until so notified, the last notified details shall remain valid.

Notices of Rent changes and of entry under the section entitled Landlord's Right of Entry may be given by email or any other reasonable means, as provided in those sections.

Where a notice is required to be given by more than one person, it shall be valid if signed by one of them, and a notice given to one of several Tenants shall be deemed given to all.

This Agreement and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it, including its formation, validity, interpretation or termination, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Governing Law Jurisdiction].

The Parties shall first attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute through direct negotiation. Either Party may initiate this process by Written Notice describing the dispute, and the Parties shall meet or confer within [Number] days of such notice.

If the dispute is not resolved within [Number] days after such notice, the Parties may agree to submit the dispute to mediation before a mediator agreed upon by them, the costs of which shall be shared equally, before commencing any court proceedings.

Subject to the foregoing, the courts of [Jurisdiction/Court Location] shall have [exclusive] jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, and each Party submits irrevocably to such jurisdiction.

Nothing in this section shall prevent the Landlord from seeking urgent injunctive or other interim relief, or commencing proceedings to recover possession of the Premises or unpaid Rent, at any time.

The prevailing Party in any legal proceeding shall be entitled to recover from the other Party its reasonable legal fees and costs, to the extent permitted by law.

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. This Agreement may be amended only in writing signed by both Parties, except for variations of Rent made under the section entitled Adjustment of Rent, and may be executed in counterparts, including by electronic signature.