If Landlord Joe and Bill have an oral agreement to extend the lease after it expired, what is the appropriate notice period for termination?

In many jurisdictions, if a lease is oral and has extended beyond its original term, it may be considered a month-to-month lease agreement. This type of tenancy often allows either party to terminate with notice. The typical requirement for notice in a month-to-month lease is 30 days before the intended termination date.

Landlord Joe and Bill’s oral agreement to extend the lease means that they have established a new arrangement, albeit informally. The recognition of their continued relationship as a tenant and landlord typically defaults to the standard term of notice applicable to month-to-month leases, which is 30 days. This aligns with common rental regulations and provides both parties a reasonable timeframe to make arrangements for vacating or renewing the lease.

Therefore, the appropriate notice period for termination in this scenario is indeed 30 days.