All roommates should be on the lease. If you have a written lease, you can't take in a roommate without the landlord's permission. If you add or change a roommate, talk to the landlord about changing the lease.
A lease addendum is a document that is added to an existing lease agreement to introduce additional terms, conditions, or provisions without altering the original lease terms.
As long as both parties sign an addendum it is legally binding, however, it is worth having a lawyer look over an addendum to make sure it is in order before signing to avoid confusion in the future.
Lease addendums are used to provide additional information that the original lease does not cover.” In other words, a lease addendum allows you to add an additional document to or adjust the terms of your existing rental agreement.
Does an addendum supersede a lease? The addendum is a part of the lease agreement. Therefore, it does not stand on its own. However, the addendum should make references to the lease, contain the same date and name of parties as in the original lease agreement.
In most cases, both addendums and amendments are considered part of the original contract once they're signed by all parties. That means they're just as legally binding as the original agreement. However, there are some situations where an amendment might supersede an addendum.
Lease agreements do not have to be notarized in Minnesota and are considered enforceable once both parties sign.
If the landlord agrees to add someone's name to a lease, it can be considered a “vacancy lease” even though no one is moving in or out and could result in a possible risk of losing any “preferential rent” agreement with the landlord. Tenants may wish to consult an experienced tenant lawyer before signing a new lease.
How to Amend a Lease (3 steps) Speak with the Other Party. Whether you are the landlord or the tenant, the party seeking to change the lease will need to properly communicate their intentions with the other party. Write the Amendment. Get Signed.
Key takeaways: A contract amendment is a formal alteration or modification made to an already signed contract. A contract addendum is an additional document that is attached to the original contract. The decision to use an addendum or an amendment depends on the nature of the changes being made.