A well-drafted weekly rental agreement should include the following key elements :
Party Information – The full names and addresses of both the landlord and the tenant.
Property Address – The physical location of the rental unit.
Weekly Rent Amount – The specific dollar amount due each week.
Rent Due Date – The day of the week rent must be paid (commonly Friday).
Notice Period – The amount of time either party must give to end the lease (varies by state).
Security Deposit – The amount required upfront to cover potential damages.
Utilities – A clear breakdown of which party pays for water, electricity, gas, internet, and trash services.
Guest Policy – The number of occupants permitted and their names.
Parking – Where tenants are allowed to park vehicles.
Maintenance Responsibilities – Which repairs the tenant is responsible for (e.g., changing light bulbs, basic upkeep) versus the landlord’s obligations.
State-by-State Termination Notice Requirements
One of the most critical aspects of a week-to-week agreement is the required notice period to end the tenancy. This varies dramatically by state :
| Notice Period | States |
|---|---|
| 2 days | North Carolina |
| 3 days | Colorado, Connecticut |
| 5 days | Louisiana |
| 7 days | Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| 10 days | Arizona, Hawaii, Iowa, Rhode Island, Tennessee |
| 14 days | Alaska |
| 15 days | Utah |
| 20 days | Washington |
| 21 days | Vermont |
| 30 days | Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oklahoma |
Note: Some states have no specific statute for week-to-week tenancies, or require one month’s notice .