Florida Lease Extension Agreement

Extend Your Current Lease Term

📆 Lease Extension Agreement:

This agreement extends an existing lease for an additional period. Use this form when both landlord and tenant wish to continue the rental relationship beyond the original lease end date. All terms of the original lease remain in effect unless specifically modified below.

📝 Agreement Information

Date the original lease was signed

👥 Parties to the Agreement

🏠 Property Information

📅 Lease Extension Period

📅 LEASE TERM EXTENSION

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💰 Rent Terms During Extension

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Rent Changes: If increasing rent, clearly state the new amount above. Any rent change should be agreed upon by both parties before signing.

📋 Modified Terms (If Any)

Check any terms that will change during the extension period:

📝 Additional Terms

✅ Acknowledgments

✍️ Signatures

Landlord/Property Manager

Signature

Tenant

Signature

Additional Tenant (if applicable)

Florida Lease Extension Agreements

A lease extension agreement allows landlords and tenants to continue their rental relationship beyond the original lease term without creating an entirely new lease. This is often simpler than drafting a new lease and maintains continuity of the landlord-tenant relationship.

When to Use a Lease Extension

  • The current lease is expiring and both parties want to continue
  • You want to extend for a period different from the original term
  • Minor changes to terms (like rent) are needed
  • You want to avoid the original lease converting to month-to-month
Extension vs. Renewal: An extension continues the existing lease with the same terms (except as modified). A renewal typically creates a new lease agreement. Extensions are simpler when minimal changes are needed.

Key Considerations

  • Timing: Negotiate extensions before the current lease expires
  • Rent adjustments: Extensions are a natural time to adjust rent to market rates
  • Security deposit: The existing deposit typically carries forward
  • Modified terms: Clearly document any changes from the original lease

What Happens Without an Extension?

In Florida, if a fixed-term lease expires and the tenant remains with the landlord’s consent (continuing to accept rent), the tenancy typically converts to a month-to-month arrangement under § 83.57. While this provides flexibility, it also means either party can terminate with just 15 days’ notice.

⚠️ Legal Disclaimer

This form is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Both parties should review all terms carefully before signing. Consider consulting with a Florida attorney for complex situations or significant modifications.