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.
Section 29-27(w) of the Montgomery County Code requires that all licensed landlords attach the Lease Summary to each new lease.
If the tenant is in a month-to-month tenancy and the landlord wishes to end the tenancy, then the landlord must give the tenant a written 60-day notice. This notice must inform the tenant that the tenancy will end at the end of the 60 days and that the tenant must move out of the rental unit by that time.
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.
State laws on leases and rental agreements can vary, but a landlord or property management company should provide you with a copy of your signed lease upon request. You should make your request in writing, so you have proof if there is a dispute later.
For example, in California, landlords must give 60 days' notice to tenants if they don't plan to renew the lease.
Note: Under current law, a landlord may refuse to renew a one-year lease or longer for any reason, including retaliation EXCEPT for certain government-subsidized tenants. Talk to an attorney for more information.
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.
Montgomery County Lease Renewal Amendment (1210) The title was changed; the renewal notice period was changed from 60 to 90 days; the rent increases section was modified; there are now one-year and two-year extension options.