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Lease Addendum vs. a New Lease: How to Know Which One You Need
What's in this episode
Send us Fan Mail If you've ever stared at a lease wondering whether you need a lease addendum vs new lease entirely, this episode is for you. Kevin and I get asked this question often, and honestly, guessing wrong can leave your paperwork not holding up when you need it most. I'm walking you through the exact test we use to decide whether a quick addendum will do, or whether it's time to start completely over with a new lease. And once you hear what our contractor found in a supposedly empty closet during a routine inspection, you'll understand exactly why this distinction matters so much. We also get into a couple of our own near misses, including the time strangers tried to rent one of our units with zero intention of ever actually living there. Plus, I'm sharing exactly where Kevin and I get our own leases and addendums from, along with an honest, unsponsored rundown of the landlord software platforms people ask us about most. Hit play, because by the end of this episode, you'll never have to guess which document you need again. What You'll Learn in This Episode • The simple test we use to decide between an addendum and a brand new lease • Why one routine inspection turned into