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The Everything Lease Addendum: How-to For Landlords

The Everything Lease Addendum

WHAT IF THERE WAS A WAY TO WRITE YOUR LEASE IN ONE EVENING BASED ON THE WISDOM OF AN EXPERIENCED LANDLORD?

My name is Elizabeth Colegrove and I’m the owner of eight rental properties and manager of an additional four for family. I have been where you are and gone through what you are going through. I know how hard creating your own lease can be, and I am here to help!

Are you…

  • Revamping your lease?
  • Creating a new lease?
  • Overwhelmed with what to put in your lease?
  • Wishing you could “peek” at an experienced landlord’s lease or better yet just copy it?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you! In this book, I will teach you everything you need to know to write the perfect lease. This book includes all  37 of my lease addendums specific wording and their explanations to why I include them in my lease.

The 37 Addendums are

  1. Appliances included with the Rental
  2. Month to Month 
  3. Direct Deposit
  4. Late Fees
  5. Pet Fees
  6. Utilities
  7. Assignment and Subletting
  8. No Smoking
  9. Maintenance
  10. Entry By Landlord
  11. Extended Absence By Tenant
  12. Termination on Sale of Premises
  13. Lease Termination Provision for Military Personnel
  14. Tenant Assumes Responsibility for Maintenance
  15. Battery Operated Device(s)
  16. Filters
  17. Steam Cleaning Carpets
  18. Professional Cleaning
  19. Landscaping
  20. HOA
  21. Keys, Garages/Gates
  22. Damages
  23. Renter’s Insurance
  24. Break Lease Option (Buy Out)
  25. Alterations
  26. Pest Control
  27. Home Businesses
  28. Attic Storage
  29. Renting Site Unseen
  30. Appliance Maintenance
  31. Fees/Violations
  32. Duct Cleaning
  33. Plumbing
  34. Changing Locks
  35. Play Structures, Trampoline, Pools and Other Large Outdoor Equipment
  36. Roommate
  37. As-Is Appliances

Over the years I have learned so much the HARD way. My goal is to save you my years of my trial and error. Don’t let leases intimidate you, learn to handle them with confidence and ease. The challenges of being a landlord may be stressful, but it’s a journey that is a marathon, not a sprint.

Don’t let leases OR tenants intimidate you!

Learn to create your lease with confidence and ease. The challenges of being a landlord may be stressful, but it’s a journey that is a marathon, not a sprint. Remember, the challenges of being a landlord may be stressful, but it’s a journey that is a marathon, not a sprint.

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Reviews

five stars

This gem is the self-managed landlord’s go-to reference for tightening up a lease! Elizabeth Colegrove has a clear and concise voice as she walks you methodically through creating a lease addendum that works for you and your tenants. It will help you rest easy and be confident that you and your investments are secure.

When you need more help, she’s there for you. Elizabeth shares her wisdom on everything from advertising your property to managing multiple houses on her blog and in newsletter form as the “The Reluctant Landlord.” The Everything Lease Addendum: How-to For Landlords alleviated my stress, helped me protect my assets, and gave me back hours of time!” – Paige

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