When should I let my landlord know I’m moving out if my lease in month to month?

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I have been living in an apartment for the past 12 months, and I am currently on a month-to-month lease. I did not sign any paperwork when I moved in; I simply began renting the apartment. I pay my rent in cash every month on the day it is due, and my landlord provides me with a cash receipt, which is her preferred method of payment. I have proof of timely payments thanks to these receipts, and I am not particularly worried about any issues, as my landlord has always been accommodating. I have kept the apartment clean and have not caused any damage, not even to a lightbulb. 
However, I have decided to move to a new area and am close to securing another apartment, which will not be available for move-in until the weekend of June 24-25. In my current apartment, I pay rent on the 23rd of each month, so on May 23, I will pay rent for the period of May 23 to June 23. This will likely be my last month of payment if everything goes as planned. 
I am hesitant to inform my landlord about my move until the new apartment is completely finalized. I also prefer not to have my landlord start showing my current apartment while I am still living here, as I am a very private person and would like to move most of my belongings out before anyone else enters the space. 
When should I let my landlord know about my plans to move? Since I did not sign any lease agreement, I cannot refer to any paperwork for guidance. I live in Pennsylvania.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Even though you might not have signed a lease or your lease has expired, you would be considered in a month to month tenancy. This month to month tenancy has clauses that are governed by the state.

You would be required to look up the month to month tenancy laws of your state.

Normally as a rule, you are required to provide your landlord a 30 day notice that you would be moving.

Without the proper notification, there could be a financial penalty charged by your landlord for not receiving the proper notification.

There are laws that would govern rentals. Your personal opinions would not change any laws to fit or benefit you.

I hope this has been of some benefit to you, good luck.

“FIGHT ON”

Tania Fritsch · Answer

You must give a 30 day notice prior to vacating your tenancy or you can be held responsible for an additional 30 days rent after you vacate.  Don’t give your notice any later than May 23 and make sure it is in writing.

Anonymous · Answer

30 day notice is required

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, need to give 2 month notice.

Anonymous · Answer

Google PA’s landlord tenant laws & read them to find out how written notice you have to give. 
Also, you cannot stop the landlord from showing the apartment as long as he gives you proper notice.

Anonymous · Answer

They need at least one full month’s notice so they can find another tenant. 2 months notice is better.

Anonymous · Answer

You must give them a 30 days notice to move. By paying rent with cash and getting a receit that shows you are renting on a month to month bases. So no running out on this one.

Anonymous · Answer

A 30 day notice should be fine.

Anonymous · Answer

By law you need to give the landlord at least a full months notice.  This means your landlord  must RECEIVE your WRITTEN notice on or before the first of the month (typically offered with your rent for the future month). Many renters confuse this with a 30 day notice, and that is fine if you pay rent on a daily basis, but because you pay monthly, you must offer a full months notice. .

Mr. Dayne Senger · Answer

You should give him a month’s notice but since everything is done under the table he can’t sue you if you do not.

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