What is a Month-to-Month Tenancy?
A month-to-month tenancy is a rental agreement that:
Termination Notice Requirements
For month-to-month tenancies in Texas:
Example Timeline
If rent is due on the 1st of each month:
Termination Notice vs. Notice to Vacate
These are two different documents:
| Termination Notice | Notice to Vacate | |-------------------|------------------| | Ends the tenancy | Demands tenant leave | | 30 days typically | 3 days minimum | | Required for month-to-month | Required before eviction |
No Reason Required
For month-to-month tenancies, you generally don't need a reason to terminate. However, you cannot terminate for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons.
After Termination
If the tenant doesn't leave after the termination date: