Last Updated December 6, 2022
Alternate Names:
A Lease Amendment is also known as a/an:
- Amendment to Lease
- Lease Modification Agreement
- Lease Amending Agreement
- Lease Addendum
What is a Lease Amendment?
A Lease Amendment is used to modify an existing Lease Agreement between a tenant and landlord by adding or removing clauses or changing existing clauses. An amendment allows the parties to change the terms without signing a new Lease Agreement.
The landlord and tenant must both consent to and sign the amendment for it to come into effect.
What can I use a Lease Amendment for?
A Lease Amendment is commonly used for making changes to the following:
- Lease length, renewal, or termination clauses
- Amount of rent
- Maintenance duties, such as maintaining outdoor areas
- Rental terms, such as subletting
- Permissions, such as pets or smoking
- Property use or boundaries
- Number of occupants or tenants, such as when a roommate moves in or out
As long as both parties agree to the amendment, almost any change can be made to the Lease Agreement.
How many amendments can you make using LawDepot's Lease Amendment?
You can make up to five amendments with LawDepot's Lease Amendment. If you wish to make multiple amendments or substantial changes, you should consider creating a new Residential Lease Agreement.
After amending a Lease Agreement, do the original lease terms still apply?
Yes, other than the terms that have been modified by a Lease Amendment, the original terms of the Lease Agreement still apply.