North Carolina Ending a month-to-month tenancy

How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month tenancy in North Carolina?

If the lease doesn't set a notice period (or there's no written lease), a month-to-month tenancy ends with notice at least 7 days before the end of the month. Week-to-week: 2 days before the end of the week. Year-to-year: one month before the end of the year.

Verified Source: N.C. Real Estate Commission, Questions and Answers on Renting · last checked 2026-10-15