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. For example, if the tenant would like to have a pet on the property, and the lease prohibits pets, then offering the landlord a non-refundable pet fee or other compensation may be needed in order to come to an agreement.

It is not recommended to simply write an amendment and sending to the other party without notice.

Gather the original lease and begin to reference the Sections and Terms that are to be changed. When referencing a lease, it’s best to include the agreement’s Effective Date or the Lease Start Date. After writing, it’s best to send via e-mail and discuss if there are any issues with its terminology.

It’s most convenient to have the document electronically signed through apps like DocuSign or HelloSign. This verifies the signature of another party by use of their location and the e-mail.

After being signed the amendment should be attached to the lease with original copies given to both parties.