In general, things to include in a lease addendum might be: Your name. The rental property address. The tenant's name. Relevant policy/information (that complies with your state/municipal's rental laws) Consequences for breaking any contract agreements. Space to sign & date for landlord. Space to sign & date for tenant.
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.
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.
Rent control was repealed in 1994 via ballot initiative. At the time, only Boston, Cambridge, and Brookline had rent control measures in place. Only Cambridge had a full system in place.
Rents decreased slightly after the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic,this trend reversed in 2021 and as of December 2023, the annual rental growth stood at 3.32 percent. Among the different states in the U.S., Massachusetts ranks as one of the most expensive rental markets.
Usually, unless rent control applies, the only way to contest a rent increase is to argue that the landlord raised the rent to discriminate against you or to retaliate against you for exercising a legal right. If you plan to make this argument, you should know what you need to prove to succeed.
Contact your landlord and explain your desire to add a roommate or tenant. They may require the new person to become a cotenant and go through credit and reference checks. In some cases, signing a new lease or rental agreement may be necessary.
In Massachusetts, if a landlord does not intend to renew a lease, they typically must provide the tenant with at least 30 days' notice before the lease term ends.
California: Guests become tenants when they stay for over 14 days within six months, or seven nights in a row. Colorado: Guests become tenants after staying for over 14 days within six months. Connecticut: Guests become tenants after staying for over 14 days within six months.
Sure thing! If you want to add a roommate to your lease after you've already signed it, it's usually possible, but you'll need to get the green light from your landlord first.