🏔 Colorado Lease Extension Agreement
Extend an Existing Lease Without a New Contract
EXTEND — DON’T RENEGOTIATE: A lease extension continues the current lease term under the same terms and conditions for an additional period. Use this form when you want to extend the existing lease with minimal changes. For changes to rent, deposit, or other core terms, use the Lease Renewal Agreement instead.
📄 Original Lease Details
All terms and conditions of the original lease remain in effect during the extension period unless specifically modified below.
📅 Extension Period
🏠 Property & Parties
💰 Rent During Extension
✍ Modified Terms (if any)
✍ Signatures
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A lease extension continues the existing lease under the same terms for an additional period. It is simpler than a full lease renewal because the original lease document remains the controlling agreement — the extension just adds time.
Extension vs. Renewal — Key Differences
| Feature | Extension | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Original terms | All carry forward unchanged | Can be renegotiated |
| New lease document | No — addendum only | Yes — new agreement |
| Rent change | Optional, noted in extension | Typical to update |
| Best use | Short extension, no changes | Longer term, updated terms |
When to Use an Extension
- Tenant needs a few more months and all current terms are acceptable
- You want to extend without the paperwork of a full new lease
- Bridging to a different move-out or move-in timeline
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This form is for informational purposes only. Lease extension rules depend on your original lease terms. Consult a qualified Colorado attorney if you have questions about how to properly extend your lease.
