"Once she paid rent and moved in, she became a month-to-month tenant, regardless of the length of time she stayed in your house. As a month-to-month tenant, she is required to give you a 30-day written notice of termination, and she is responsible for rent during that 30-day period, whether she stayed there or not."
"The deposit protects you against any other losses, such as damage to your unit. You are required to account to her for the deposit within 21 days after she physically vacated; and if there are no other losses, you should refund the full deposit within that time period."
When a tenant pays rent and moves into a residential unit without signing a lease, they automatically become a month-to-month tenant under landlord-tenant law. This status applies regardless of how briefly they occupy the property. Month-to-month tenants are legally required to provide 30 days' written notice before terminating their tenancy and must pay rent for the full 30-day notice period even if they vacate earlier. Landlords may retain the first month's rent payment as compensation for the tenant's failure to provide proper notice. Security deposits must be returned within 21 days of physical vacation, minus any legitimate deductions for property damage or other losses. If no damages exist, the full deposit should be refunded within the specified timeframe.
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