Often interpreted as creating a new lease agreement. Extension: A continuation of the original lease contract.
: Keep a copy of both the original lease and the signed Form EL together, as they collectively form the governing contract. California Association of Realtors (CAR) Often interpreted as creating a new lease agreement
This section formally pushes out the expiration date. Users enter the exact calendar date on which the extended fixed-term lease will now terminate. 2. Rent Modification Often interpreted as creating a new lease agreement
Specifies the new scheduled termination date (e.g., extending a lease that was ending June 30th to a new date of July 31st of the following year). Often interpreted as creating a new lease agreement
Rather than generating an entirely new 9-page lease bundle, this form acts as a legal bridge. It references the primary contract and formally records changes to specific terms, such as the duration and the rental rate.
The Extension of Lease form is a legal amendment used to extend the termination date of an existing lease. Instead of drafting an entirely new lease agreement—which can be time-consuming and may lead to clerical errors—this form "incorporates by reference" the original lease. Key Functions