If I am renting/ leasing a space and I didn’t sign a contract, what does that mean for my rent payments?
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If I am renting/ leasing a space and I didn’t sign a contract, what does that mean for my rent payments?
I have yet to sign a contract for leasing/renting a space and would like to know if this is considered a month-to -month type of situation?
Asked on February 18, 2019 under Real Estate Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes, when there is no written lease, you are a tenant on an oral lease. All oral leases are month-to-month. Therefore, you owe rent for each month, in advance, by or before the 1st of that month (and of course owe for all time you have been there), but may provide a month's notice terminating or ending your tenancy and rental obligations.
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