Q: I have property that I rent month to month. There is nothing signed in regards to anything. I'm going to raise the rent.
How much notice do I need to give my tenants?
A: There is no requirement for advance notice. On a month to month lease, either tenant or landlord can terminate at the end of any month by giving 30 days written notice. So you could tell them on Oct. 31 that rent goes up on Nov. 1. If they don't want to pay it, then they can terminate the lease by giving notice.
A: The safest answer is to give them 30 days' notice. That will allow them time to make other arrangements if they need to or put in notice to move.
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