# How to fill out a lease renewal agreement

> Renewal term, new rent, what stays the same, and getting every tenant to sign before the old lease ends.

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This file: https://bettrpdf.com/forms/lease-renewal.md  
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Fill, sign and send it back: https://bettrpdf.com/fill?form=lease-renewal (sample, not legal advice)

Updated 2026-10-24. Pages: 1. Signers: Landlord and every tenant. When: Before the current lease ends. Usually with: Notice of rent change.

## What a Lease renewal is

A lease renewal agreement extends an existing lease for a new term, usually with a new rent, while keeping every other term the same. It is shorter than a new lease and keeps the original lease, addenda and deposit in place. Many states require written notice of a rent increase 30 to 90 days ahead, so send the renewal early.

## Every field

| Field | What goes in it |
| --- | --- |
| Parties and premises | The landlord, every tenant on the current lease, the address and the date of the original lease. |
| Renewal term | Start and end dates. The start is usually the day after the current lease ends. |
| Rent | The monthly rent for the renewal and the due day. Check your state's notice period and any local rent-increase limits. |
| Deposit and other changes | Any change to the security deposit, pets, parking or utilities. Anything not listed stays as in the original lease. |
| Signatures | Landlord and every tenant. A renewal one tenant signed does not bind the others. |

## Mistakes that get it sent back

- **Sending it too late.** If the notice period for a rent increase has passed, the old rent may carry into the renewal. Set the deadline reminder 60 to 90 days out.
- **Missing a tenant.** Every adult on the lease signs. Send one request with each tenant as a signer.
- **Rewriting the whole lease.** A renewal changes only what it lists. If many terms change, use a new lease instead.

## Terms

- On the form: Renewal term, Rent increase, Security deposit, Holdover, Month-to-month
- Related: Residential lease, Pet addendum, Notice of rent increase, Move-out inspection
- Who uses it: Landlords, Property managers, Tenants

## FAQ

**Can I send it straight from my deadline reminders?**

Yes. On a lease-end or renewal deadline, choose Send renewal. The form opens with the tenant and dates filled in; add the rent and send it for signatures.

**Do all tenants have to sign?**

Yes. Add each tenant as a signer; they sign from their phones and you get the signed copy with a certificate of completion.

## Related guides

- [How to fill out a residential lease agreement](https://bettrpdf.com/forms/residential-lease-agreement.md)
- [How to fill out a pet addendum](https://bettrpdf.com/forms/pet-addendum.md)
- [How to fill out a rental application](https://bettrpdf.com/forms/rental-application.md)