Amendment of Lease Package (Rhode Island)

With this Amendment to Lease Package, you will find the forms that are necessary to modify the terms of a lease. The forms in this package are designed to avoid disagreements over changes to leases and stay in compliance with state law.

Included in your package are the following forms:

1. Amendment of Residential Lease
2. Model Lease Amendment for Short Term Rent Deferral
3. Letter Regarding An Amendment to Tenants Lease
4. Lease Clause to Keep Responsible After Assigned Lease is Modified

Detailed information on forms included:

1. Amendment of Residential Lease - This Amendment of Residential Lease permits changes to a lease agreement that will be incorporated as part of the overall lease contract. The structure of this form complies with applicable state statutes.
2. Model Lease Amendment for Short Term Rent Deferral - This form is a model lease amendment providing rent deferral for financially strapped tenants. It also contains provisions for the payment of any deferred rent.
3. Letter Regarding An Amendment to Tenants Lease - This letter is sent to the tenant 60 days prior to lease expiration. It explains the effective date of lease amendment and response deadline.
4. Lease Clause to Keep Responsible After Assigned Lease is Modified - This form is a lease clause that keeps the tenant liable for responsibilities in the lease after it has been modified.