A month-to-month will automatically renew every month while a fixed term may provide the option to renew. In either case, if one party does not wish to renew when their contract terminates they should send a notice to the other party at least 30 days’ before the date of termination.

There are very few circumstances in which this may be done prematurely. Only in extreme cases will an Arkansas courthouse choose to prematurely terminate a lease. While a lease is considered a contract in Arkansas, certain considerations are made since these documents deal with one’s residence or property.

For instance, if either party victimizes the other in a violent crime, the victimized party may have grounds to issue this notice and move out prematurely.  Regardless of the situation type, one must consult an attorney beforehand to verify their ability to do so.