How to write an addendum to a lease

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Steps
Method 1 of 1: Writing Your Own Lease Addendum
Tips
Warnings
What do you need

A lease is a contract between a landlord and a tenant that clearly describes the rules and expectations for the lease period. When renting out premises to new tenants or tenants, many landlords find it necessary to add an addendum to the lease to meet specific needs. An addendum is a section that highlights and clarifies specific aspects of a lease. For example, if the new tenant smokes, and the landlord only allows smoking outside the premises, you can specify this rule in the annex, and the tenant must agree with this rule and initial the addition. Usually, the addition introduces new rules that are not spelled out in the main contract, without changing it entirely. Knowing how to write a supplement will turn it into a simple task and help protect the rights of both the tenant and the landlord.

Steps

Method 1 of 1: Writing Your Own Lease Addendum

1 Talk to your potential tenants to determine what terms and conditions to add to your lease. Determine what may require an addition to the contract, such as having pets.
2 Read the lease before writing the add-on to understand exactly what information needs to be added.
- Make sure that you do not duplicate information from the lease, and do not forget important terms. You should be sure to think over all the details of the add-on.
3 Write the addendum to the lease in simple, understandable language.
- For example, if you are allowing a tenant to keep a dog, be sure to describe all the aspects you intend to include, such as yard cleaning, spot cleaning, and appropriate pet care.
4 Include a reference to the lease in addition. As an example, include the following phrase: "This is an addition to the signed lease ...".
5 Write a title on the addendum page, such as “Lease Addendum.’
6 Reread the supplement to be sure you have entered all the correct words and there are no grammar or syntax errors.
7 Attach the addendum to the lease at the time of signing.
8 Let your tenants read the lease addendum. Find out if they have questions or need any clarification before signing.
9 Your tenants must sign and date the supplement. You also need to do this.
10 Give a copy of the supplement as well as a copy of the lease to your tenants. Keep the second copy for yourself.

Tips

If you have more than one add-on, number them in the title. For example "Addendum 1", "Addendum 2" and so on.
When writing an addendum to a lease, use simple, precise phrases.
Contact legal advice if you still have questions about making an addition to the lease.
Supplements can be written to describe many rules and situations. Pets, neighbors, lawn mowing, criminal activity and other necessary situations.

Warnings

Don't let tenants sign the add-ons until you are sure you have included all the rules and explanations you want.
Do not let tenants sign the add-on until they have read it in full. Make sure they understand everything and have no questions about the add-on before signing it.