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 .