Document background
The Addendum To Lease Agreement is a crucial document used when parties need to modify an existing lease agreement without creating an entirely new contract under German law. It is commonly employed when circumstances require changes to original lease terms, such as rent adjustments, lease term extensions, property modifications, or updates to tenant/landlord obligations. The document must comply with German Civil Code (BGB) requirements, particularly the written form requirement (Schriftformerfordernis), and should be drafted with consideration of both residential and commercial tenancy laws. This addendum serves as a legally binding modification to the original lease, ensuring all changes are properly documented while maintaining the validity of unmodified terms. It's essential in both residential and commercial contexts and must be carefully drafted to ensure enforceability under German law.
