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Residential Lease Renewal Agreement template

A lease renewal agreement extends an existing residential lease for a new term, recording any changes to rent or other terms while keeping the rest of the original lease in force.

A lease renewal agreement is a short document extending an existing residential lease for a new term, recording any change in rent or terms while keeping the rest of the original lease in force. You need one when a fixed-term lease is ending and both landlord and tenant want to continue on a defined new term.

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1. Parties and Original Lease

This Lease Renewal Agreement (the "Renewal") is made on [DATE] between [LANDLORD NAME], of [LANDLORD ADDRESS] (the "Landlord"), and [TENANT NAME(S)] (the "Tenant"). It renews the residential lease dated [ORIGINAL LEASE DATE] (the "Original Lease") for the property at [PROPERTY ADDRESS, INCLUDING UNIT NUMBER] (the "Property").

2. Renewal Term

The Original Lease is renewed for a term beginning on [RENEWAL START DATE] and ending on [RENEWAL END DATE] (the "Renewal Term"). [OPTIONAL: At the end of the Renewal Term, the tenancy will continue month to month unless either party gives NOTICE PERIOD written notice.]

3. Rent

From the start of the Renewal Term, rent is [NEW MONTHLY RENT AND CURRENCY] per month [ALTERNATIVE: rent remains unchanged at CURRENT RENT], due on the [DAY] day of each month, payable by [PAYMENT METHOD]. Any rent increase has been notified in accordance with applicable law.

4. Security Deposit

The Landlord continues to hold the security deposit of [DEPOSIT AMOUNT] paid under the Original Lease. [OPTIONAL: The Tenant will pay an additional ADDITIONAL DEPOSIT AMOUNT by DATE, for a total deposit of TOTAL DEPOSIT, subject to any legal limits.] The deposit will be handled as set out in the Original Lease and applicable law.

5. Changes to Terms

The following changes to the Original Lease apply during the Renewal Term: [LIST CHANGES, e.g. utilities now paid by Tenant, updated pet policy, parking space number, or "None"].

6. Occupants

The Property will be occupied only by the Tenant and the following persons: [OCCUPANT NAMES]. Any additional long-term occupants require the Landlord's prior written consent.

7. Condition of Property

The Tenant accepts the Property in its current condition, except for the following items the Landlord agrees to address by [DATE]: [REPAIRS OR "None"]. The move-in inventory and condition report from the Original Lease continues to apply for deposit purposes.

8. Original Lease Remains in Effect

Except as changed by this Renewal, all terms of the Original Lease remain in full force and apply during the Renewal Term. If there is a conflict between this Renewal and the Original Lease, this Renewal prevails. This Renewal is governed by the laws of [GOVERNING LAW JURISDICTION] and does not limit any rights the Tenant has under mandatory local tenancy law.

9. Signatures

The Parties agree that this Agreement may be signed electronically and in counterparts, and that electronic signatures have the same effect as handwritten signatures. LANDLORD: [LANDLORD NAME] Signature: ____________________ Date: [DATE] TENANT: [TENANT NAME] Signature: ____________________ Date: [DATE] TENANT: [CO-TENANT NAME, if any] Signature: ____________________ Date: [DATE]

Our take: Our take: a renewal is cheaper and safer than drafting a fresh lease, because everything that worked stays in place. The mistake landlords make is forgetting that rent increases often need advance notice under local rules, so the renewal must be sent early enough. Get every adult tenant to sign, not just the one who pays the rent. If terms change substantially, such as new occupants, pets or a different unit, it is often cleaner to sign a new lease agreement or add a pet addendum. Our guide on how to sign a lease online covers the process end to end.

When should you use a residential lease renewal agreement?

  • When a landlord and tenant agree to continue a lease that is about to expire
  • When the rent or other terms change for the renewed term
  • When you want to avoid the tenancy rolling onto a month-to-month basis by default
  • When you want a new signed record without rewriting the whole lease

How do you fill in this template?

  1. Enter the landlord, all tenants, the property address, and the date of the original lease agreement.
  2. Set the renewal start and end dates and what happens after the renewal term.
  3. Fill in the new rent, confirm the deposit, and list any changed terms, occupants, or agreed repairs.
  4. Check local rules on rent increase notice and deposit limits, and fill in the governing law.
  5. Upload the renewal to eSignSimple and send it to the landlord and every tenant for e-signature. Tenants don't need an account.

How do you get it signed online?

  1. Save it as Word or PDF. Paste the filled-in text into Word or Google Docs and keep it as a .docx file, or export it as a PDF. eSignSimple accepts both, plus DOC, ODT and RTF, up to 25 MB; Word files are converted to PDF on upload.
  2. Upload and place the fields. Sign up with Google, upload the file and drag signature, initials, date and text fields onto the page for each signer. Set a signing order if one party must sign first.
  3. Send it for signature. Each signer gets a private link and signs in the browser without creating an account. Automatic email reminders go out every three days (up to three) until everyone has signed.
  4. Keep the signed copy. When the last person signs, everyone can download the final PDF with a certificate of completion, an audit trail and a SHA-256 fingerprint you can verify later.

Signing on your own device only? The guide to signing a PDF covers the free built-in options, and the security page explains how signed files are stored and verified.

This template is general information, not legal advice. Laws differ by country and state; have a lawyer review contracts with high stakes.

Written by Buğra Sözeri, founder and editor, eSignSimple · Last reviewed

Buğra builds eSignSimple and writes and maintains its guides. He researches each legal page against the official texts linked on it and updates pages when the law or the product changes. He is not a lawyer, and nothing here is legal advice. About eSignSimple

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a lease renewal and a lease extension?

The terms are often used interchangeably. Technically, a renewal may create a new lease term with updated terms, while an extension simply pushes out the end date of the existing lease.

Can a landlord raise the rent when renewing a lease?

Often yes, but many places regulate how much rent can rise and how much notice must be given. Check local rent and tenancy rules before setting the new rent.

What happens if a lease expires without a renewal?

In many jurisdictions the tenancy continues on a periodic, often month-to-month, basis under the same terms. The rules differ by location.

Can a lease renewal be signed electronically?

Residential lease documents are commonly e-signed in many countries. eSignSimple keeps an audit trail with timestamps, IP addresses, and a document hash for each signer.

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