...if your tenant is not keeping up his end of the bargain and has violated the lease?
First, I would try to talk to the tenant to see if you can reach an agreement. Sometimes a tenant has a valid reason for falling a little behind in the rent or, they may not understand that certain behavior is in violation of the lease. If you and your tenant can come to an understanding, you may be able to avoid an eviction.
If an agreement cannot be reached, then I would suggest that you send a letter advising the tenant that you expect either the lease or the conditions you set in a month-to-month tenancy, to be followed exactly. A formal written notice explaining the terms is helpful and gives the tenant a chance to follow the terms.
Make sure that any new agreement, whether temporary or permanent, is written down, dated and signed by both you and the tenant(s). Oral agreements cannot be enforced in court. Be sure to give the tenant a copy of the signed agreement and keep a copy for yourself.
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