Document background
A Lease Amendment is essential when parties to an existing lease agreement in Nigeria need to modify specific terms without creating an entirely new lease. This document type is commonly used when circumstances require changes to rent, lease duration, property use, or other terms in the original agreement. The amendment must comply with Nigerian property law, including the Land Use Act, state-specific tenancy laws, and stamping requirements. It should be carefully drafted to ensure it properly references the original lease and clearly delineates which terms are being modified while maintaining the validity of unaffected provisions. Typical scenarios for using a Lease Amendment include rent adjustments, lease term extensions, changes in property use, or modifications to maintenance responsibilities.
