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Add / Remove a Tenant Lease Amendment

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Updated August 30, 2023

An add / remove a tenant lease amendment allows a tenant to be added or removed from a lease. This is common in roommate situations and tenants who are in a relationship together. Upon a breakup, the vacating partner will often request the landlord remove them from the lease. In addition, if someone new is on the property the landlord may request they are added to the lease.

How to Add or Remove a Tenant (3 steps)

  1. Contact the Landlord
  2. Write the Amendment
  3. Sign and Attach Original Lese

1. Contact the Landlord

landlord speaking on phone with tenant

The landlord and tenant should be in contact with each other. If a tenant is being removed from a lease, they may still have to wait until the lease terminates before receiving their portion of the security deposit.

Helpful Tip – Most landlords are hesitant to make changes to a lease. Therefore, try to set up a dedicated meeting or phone call with the landlord.

2. Write the Amendment

landlord typing amendment to lease agreement

Gather the original lease and enter the details into the lease amendment, including, the name(s) of the tenant(s) being added or removed from the agreement. Once written, it should be signed electronically and sent to the other party.

3. Sign and Attach to Original Lease

closeup of tenant signature on lease amendment

Once the amendment is signed, it can be attached to the original lease and is now part of the entire agreement. Copies should be distributed to all parties and the amendment has been officially added.