Mississippi Amendment of Lease Package
What is this form package?
The Mississippi Amendment of Lease Package includes essential forms for modifying the terms of a lease agreement. This package is designed to help landlords and tenants avoid disputes over lease changes while ensuring compliance with Mississippi state law. Unlike similar packages, our forms are drafted by licensed attorneys to provide clarity and legal safety for all parties involved.
Forms included in this package
When to use this form package
This package is useful in several scenarios, including:
- When you need to modify rental terms, such as rent amount or lease duration.
- If a tenant requires a temporary rent deferral due to financial hardship.
- When you want to clarify the responsibilities of tenants after amendments are made.
- Near the end of a lease, to inform tenants about amendments and renewal options.
Who needs this form package
- Landlords looking to make legal modifications to existing lease agreements.
- Tenants who wish to negotiate or understand changes to their lease.
- Property managers needing a standardized approach to lease amendments.
- Anyone involved in leasing property in Mississippi requiring legal documentation.
Completing these forms step by step
- Review each form included in the package to understand their purpose.
- Identify the parties involved in the lease agreement and gather necessary information.
- Enter the required details, such as dates and specific changes being made, into the forms.
- Ensure all relevant parties sign the amended lease as required by Mississippi law.
- Distribute copies of the signed amendments to all parties involved for their records.
Notarization requirements for forms in this package
Notarization is not commonly needed for forms in this package. However, if your state’s laws require it, our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize documents online 24/7 without in-person visits.
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Download a copy, print it, send it by email, or mail it via USPS—whatever works best for your next step.
Sign and collect signatures with our SignNow integration. Send to multiple recipients, set reminders, and more. Go Premium to unlock E-Sign.
If this form requires notarization, complete it online through a secure video call—no need to meet a notary in person or wait for an appointment.
We protect your documents and personal data by following strict security and privacy standards.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to include all relevant parties' signatures on the amended lease.
- Not specifying the effective date of the lease changes.
- Overlooking additional terms that may be needed for clarity or enforceability.
- Neglecting to provide proper notice to tenants regarding changes.
Why complete this package online
- Convenient access to comprehensive legal forms tailored for Mississippi.
- Edit and customize forms easily to meet specific needs.
- Reliable guidance from forms prepared by licensed attorneys.
- Immediate download and storage options for quick retrieval and use.
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When creating your Lease Amendment, you'll want to include information such as: the names of the landlord(s) and the tenant(s); the effective date of the original lease; the date of the lease amendment; the address and nature of the leased property; whether the original lease was recorded with the county; which
Lease addenda are separate documents that landlords add to an original lease agreement. Landlords use them to provide additional information that the original lease doesn't cover. Be sure not to confuse addenda with lease amendments, which are changes made directly to the existing lease itself.
Create Document. A lease extension addendum is a contract that further extends the term of an existing lease agreement. The addendum will establish a new lease termination date that both the landlord and tenant agree to.
A lease and addendum are esentially the same thing, 'the lease'. The addendum is part of the lease, it does not stand on it's own. If the lease and addendum say different things, but one does not supercede the other, it's ambigious, and the least restrictive clause stands.
A lease addendum allows a landlord or tenant to make changes to a current residential or commercial lease agreement.Once both parties agree and sign, the addendum should be added to the original lease.
The Lease Must be in Writing It does not matter if the lease is handwritten or typed. If the lease is for more than one year, it must be in written form and contain the following terms.
An amendment is typically used to change something that's part of an original contract. Think of amendments as modifications to the earliest agreement (for example, altering an agreed-upon deadline). An addendum is used to clarify and add things that were not initially part of the original contract or agreement.
If the tenancy is month to month, without a set ending date to the lease, either the landlord or tenant may terminate the lease by giving 30 days written notice. No reason is required for the termination.
Changing the lease You can negotiate certain changes to the lease, sometimes known as 'varying the lease'. Speak to your landlord first. If you can't agree, you may be able to apply to a tribunal - contact Leasehold Advisory Service for advice.
