Glossary Term
A lease addendum is a separate document that adds to or changes the terms of your existing lease, such as a pet policy, parking rules, or appliance terms. Once both sides sign it, the addendum becomes part of the lease and is just as legally binding as the main agreement.
In short
A lease addendum is a separate document that adds to or changes the terms of your existing lease, such as a pet policy, parking rules, or appliance terms. Once both sides sign it, the addendum becomes part of the lease and is just as legally binding as the main agreement.
An addendum carries the same legal weight as the lease, so any rule, fee, or obligation it adds is fully enforceable, making it just as important to read closely as the lease itself.
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Yes. Once both you and the landlord sign it, an addendum becomes part of the lease and is as enforceable as the original agreement.
A landlord can propose one, but you generally have to agree and sign for it to take effect mid-lease. You aren't usually required to accept new terms during a fixed term.
An addendum typically adds new terms, while an amendment changes existing ones, though the words are sometimes used interchangeably. Either way, both modify your lease and need signatures to be binding.
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