Need to send a notice of non-renewal of lease to a tenant? It’s not always a comfortable conversation, but sometimes it needs to be done. Whether you’re doing renovations, planning to sell the property, or need to evict a tenant, a notice of non-renewal of lease provides the much-needed update and information tenants need before they move out.
Below, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about notices of non-renewal of lease, including the local laws in all 50 states.
A notice of non-renewal of lease is a legal-written document from the landlord to the tenant (or the tenant to the landlord) letting the other party know about an upcoming move-out date:
Landlord to Tenant: Landlords usually provide this to end a month-to-month or year-to-year tenancy, and it gives tenants adequate time to find a new home before they need to leave the property.
Tenant to Landlord: Tenants need to let landlords and property managers know if they intend to leave the property in the near future, giving landlords time to find new tenants and avoid expensive vacancies.
A landlord’s notice of non-renewal of lease typically includes the following:
A tenant’s notice of non-renewal of lease typically includes the following:
Keep in mind that the provisions around your notice to vacate need to stay in harmony with your tenant’s contract.
First, you need to follow the state’s law and minimum requirements. However, if you add additional stipulations or timing that go beyond (while staying in accordance) with state law, you’ll need to respect those.
Below, we’ll provide the general guidelines around the notice of non-renewal of lease by state. However, these deadlines can fluctuate based on the reason for the non-renewal or eviction.
For example, in some states, you can provide a 5-day notice if tenants fail to pay utility bills but you’ll need to provide a 30-day notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
While state law doesn’t always specify how much notice a tenant needs to give a landlord, assume it’s the same as the landlord’s responsibility. If they must provide you with a 30-day notice, you should provide them with a 30-day notice.
Local regulations change periodically, so please consult with local legal counsel before taking action on any of this information.
Landlords in Alabama can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice to vacate.
Landlords in Alaska can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice to vacate.
Landlords in Arizona can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day, 60-day, or 90-day written notice to vacate. Tenants must provide the same notice when planning to move out.
Landlords in Arkansas can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice to vacate.
Landlords in Arkansas can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice if the tenant has been renting for less than 1 year. However, if the tenant has been renting for 1 year or more, you’ll need to provide a 60-day notice.
Landlords in Colorado can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 21-day written notice.
Landlords in Connecticut can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 3-day written notice.
Landlords in Delaware can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 60-day written notice.
Landlords in Florida can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 15-day written notice. If the tenant pays quarterly, you must give them a 30-day notice—and if they have a yearly contract, you must give them a 60-day notice.
Landlords in Delaware can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 60-day written notice. Tenants only need to provide 30 days’ notice when they plan to move out.
Landlords in Hawaii can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 45-day written notice.
Landlords in Idaho can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Illinois can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice. Landlords must provide 60-day notice if the tenant is between 6 months and 36 months, and they must provide 120 days' notice if the tenant has been there over 3 years.
Landlords in Indiana can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice. A year-to-year tenancy requires 3 months' notice.
Landlords in Iowa can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Kansas can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Kentucky can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Louisiana can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause, but they must provide a notice 10 calendar days before the end of the month.
Landlords in Maine can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Maine can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Massachusetts can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Michigan can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Minnesota can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a written notice giving you the interval between the time rent is due or 3 months (whichever is less).
Landlords in Mississippi can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Missouri can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Montana can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Nebraska can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Nevada can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in New Hampshire can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in New Jersey can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in New Mexico can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in New York can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in North Carolina can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 7-day written notice.
Landlords in North Dakota can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Ohio can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Oklahoma can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Oregon can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Pennsylvania law doesn’t have a requirement for landlords or tenants to provide notice, but 30 days is the typical best practice.
Landlords in Rhode Island can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in South Carolina can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in South Dakota can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Tennessee can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Texas can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Utah can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 15-day written notice.
Landlords in Vermont can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Virginia can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Washington can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 20-day written notice.
Landlords in West Virginia can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
Landlords in Wisconsin can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 28-day written notice.
Landlords in Wyoming can end a month-to-month tenancy without legal cause with a 30-day written notice.
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