LEASE AMENDMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Identification of Original Lease
- Parties
- Recitals
- Amendments
- Ratification
- General Provisions
- Signatures
1. IDENTIFICATION OF ORIGINAL LEASE
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Original Lease Date | [__/__/____] |
| Premises Address | [________________________________] |
| Unit/Suite | [________________] |
| Original Landlord | [________________________________] |
| Original Tenant(s) | [________________________________] |
| Lease Type | ☐ Residential ☐ Commercial |
| Current Lease Expiration | [__/__/____] |
Prior Amendments (if any):
| Amendment No. | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| [____] | [__/__/____] | [________________________________] |
| [____] | [__/__/____] | [________________________________] |
2. PARTIES
This Amendment No. [____] to Lease Agreement ("Amendment") is entered into as of [__/__/____] by and between:
LANDLORD: [________________________________]
TENANT(S): [________________________________]
3. RECITALS
WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant entered into a Lease Agreement dated [__/__/____] for the premises located at [________________________________] ("Original Lease");
WHEREAS, [the Original Lease has been previously amended by Amendment(s) dated [________________________________] / the Original Lease has not been previously amended];
WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend certain terms of the Lease as set forth below;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
4. AMENDMENTS
Select and complete all applicable sections. Delete sections that do not apply.
4A. RENT MODIFICATION
☐ Section [____] of the Lease is amended as follows:
The monthly rent is hereby changed from $[________________] to $[________________], effective [__/__/____].
| Period | Previous Rent | New Rent | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| [________________________________] | $[________________] | $[________________] | [__/__/____] |
4B. LEASE TERM EXTENSION
☐ Section [____] of the Lease is amended as follows:
The Lease term is hereby extended from [__/__/____] to [__/__/____].
All other terms and conditions remain the same during the extended term, except as modified herein.
4C. TENANT/OCCUPANT CHANGE
☐ Section [____] of the Lease is amended to add/remove the following tenant(s):
☐ Add: [________________________________] as a Tenant effective [__/__/____].
☐ Remove: [________________________________] as a Tenant effective [__/__/____].
The [added/remaining] Tenant(s) assume(s) all obligations under the Lease.
4D. SECURITY DEPOSIT MODIFICATION
☐ Section [____] of the Lease is amended as follows:
The security deposit is hereby changed from $[________________] to $[________________]. The difference of $[________________] shall be paid by Tenant on or before [__/__/____].
4E. PET POLICY MODIFICATION
☐ Section [____] of the Lease is amended as follows:
☐ Tenant is now permitted to keep the following pet(s): [________________________________]
☐ Additional pet deposit: $[________________]
☐ Additional monthly pet rent: $[________________]
4F. PARKING/STORAGE MODIFICATION
☐ Section [____] of the Lease is amended as follows:
[________________________________]
4G. USE MODIFICATION (COMMERCIAL)
☐ Section [____] of the Lease is amended as follows:
Permitted use is changed from [________________________________] to [________________________________].
4H. OTHER MODIFICATIONS
☐ Section [____] of the Lease is amended as follows:
Original Language: "[________________________________]"
Amended Language: "[________________________________]"
☐ Section [____] of the Lease is amended as follows:
Original Language: "[________________________________]"
Amended Language: "[________________________________]"
5. RATIFICATION
Except as expressly modified by this Amendment, all terms and conditions of the Original Lease [and prior amendments] shall remain in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and confirmed. In the event of any conflict between this Amendment and the Original Lease, this Amendment shall control.
6. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1 Binding Effect. This Amendment is binding upon the parties and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, and legal representatives.
6.2 Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
6.3 Governing Law. This Amendment shall be governed by the laws of the State of [________________].
6.4 Entire Amendment. This Amendment constitutes the entire agreement regarding the modifications described herein.
7. SIGNATURES
LANDLORD:
_______________________________
[LANDLORD NAME / AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE]
Title (if entity): [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
TENANT(S):
_______________________________
[TENANT NAME]
Date: [__/__/____]
_______________________________
[TENANT NAME]
Date: [__/__/____]
GUARANTOR (if applicable):
The undersigned Guarantor consents to this Amendment and confirms that the Guaranty remains in full force and effect.
_______________________________
[GUARANTOR NAME]
Date: [__/__/____]
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Last updated: April 2026