Free Lease Renewal Addendum Template
A lease renewal or extension addendum that extends the term and updates rent while keeping all other lease terms in place.
A lease renewal addendum extends an existing lease for a new term and records any changes, usually a new rent amount. Everything else in the original lease stays the same unless the addendum changes it.
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LEASE RENEWAL AND EXTENSION ADDENDUM
This Addendum is made on [DATE] between [LANDLORD NAME] ("Landlord") and [TENANT NAME(S)] ("Tenant") and amends the lease dated [ORIGINAL LEASE DATE] for [ADDRESS, UNIT] ("Lease").
1. EXTENSION. The Lease term is extended from [CURRENT END DATE] to [NEW END DATE] ("Renewal Term").
2. RENT. From [DATE], monthly rent will be [NEW AMOUNT], due on the [1st] of each month. [Landlord confirms this increase complies with applicable rent control or rent stabilisation rules, if any.]
3. SECURITY DEPOSIT. The security deposit [remains [AMOUNT] / increases to [AMOUNT], subject to state limits]. [Any additional deposit is due by [DATE].]
4. OTHER CHANGES. [List any changes, e.g., updated parking assignment, pet approval, utility responsibility. If none: "No other terms change."]
5. RENEWAL OR END AFTER RENEWAL TERM. At the end of the Renewal Term, the tenancy will [become month to month on the same terms unless either party gives [30] days' written notice / end unless renewed in writing].
6. CONDITION. Tenant accepts the Premises in their current condition, subject to Landlord's continuing duty to keep the Premises habitable and to make the following agreed repairs by [DATE]: [LIST OR "None"].
7. ALL OTHER TERMS. Except as changed by this Addendum, all terms of the Lease remain in full force. If this Addendum conflicts with the Lease, this Addendum controls.
LANDLORD: _____________________ Date: __________
TENANT: _______________________ Date: __________
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This free template is provided by ClauseAudit for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Have it reviewed before use. Replace all [BRACKETED] placeholders.When to use this template
- Both sides want to continue a lease for another term.
- Rent is changing at renewal but other terms stay the same.
- Recording agreed repairs or new terms at renewal.
How to fill it in
- Reference the original lease date and address.
- Enter the new end date and rent.
- Record any deposit change within state limits.
- List other changes, or confirm there are none.
- Decide what happens after the renewal term.
Key clauses to check
- New rent
- Check state and local rules on increase notice and rent control.
- What happens after the term
- Month-to-month or end, to avoid confusion later.
- Agreed repairs
- Put promised repairs in writing with a date.
- Other terms unchanged
- Keeps the original lease in force.
State-specific notes: CA, TX, NY, FL, IL
Landlord-tenant rules that affect this template in the five largest states, summarized as of 2025. Laws change and cities add their own rules, so confirm the current law before signing.
California
- Security deposits are capped at one month’s rent for most landlords since July 1, 2024 (AB 12). Certain small landlords may charge up to two months.
- Landlords must give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy of under a year and 60 days for longer tenancies. Rent increases over 10% need 90 days’ notice.
- The Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) caps annual increases for many units at 5% plus inflation (maximum 10%) and requires just cause to end many tenancies after 12 months. Many cities have stricter rent control.
Texas
- Texas sets no statutory cap on security deposits.
- A month-to-month tenancy can generally be ended with at least one month’s written notice, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
- Landlords must make diligent efforts to repair conditions that materially affect health or safety after proper notice, and tenants cannot waive this in most cases.
New York
- Security deposits are capped at one month’s rent statewide (Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019).
- Landlords must give 30, 60 or 90 days’ notice (depending on whether the tenant has lived there under one year, one to two years, or over two years) before not renewing or raising rent by 5% or more.
- Rent-stabilized units follow separate rules, and New York City and some other localities have Good Cause Eviction protections that limit non-renewals and large increases.
Florida
- Florida sets no statutory cap on deposits, but the lease must disclose how and where the deposit is held (Fla. Stat. §83.49).
- A month-to-month tenancy requires at least 30 days’ written notice to end, under the 2023 change to Florida law.
- State law generally preempts local rent control, so rent increases at renewal are governed by the lease and notice terms.
Illinois
- Illinois has no statewide deposit cap.
- A month-to-month tenancy generally requires 30 days’ written notice to end.
- Chicago’s ordinance adds strict deposit handling, interest and receipt rules, and limits late fees (a set amount on the first $500 of rent plus a percentage of the excess). Check local ordinances in Evanston, Mount Prospect and other cities.
Another state? See the rules for all 50 states and DC.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a new lease or an addendum to renew?
An addendum is enough when only the term and rent change. A new lease is better if many terms change.
How much can a landlord raise rent at renewal?
It depends on state and local law. Some areas cap increases or require longer notice for large increases.
What if I do not sign a renewal?
Your lease ends at its term, or may become month to month, depending on the lease and state law.
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This free template is general information, not legal advice, and is no substitute for a qualified attorney. Laws vary by state; have it reviewed by a lawyer before you use or sign it.