This form is narrow by design. If you need to change more than two or three terms (e.g., adding a new roommate, changing parking rules, or renovating the kitchen), do not use an extension. In that case, terminate the old lease and execute a brand new Rental Agreement.

Do use EL-11/11 for a long-term renewal (e.g., extending a 1-year lease for another full year). For that, you should create a new Lease Agreement or use a formal Lease Renewal form (C.A.R. Form LTR). The EL-11/11 is intended for temporary, finite extensions , typically 30 days or less, although technically it can be any length.

The primary purpose of Form EL 11/11 is to extend a fixed-term lease for a new, defined fixed period of time without needing to draft a entirely new lease contract.

A tenant needs 1, 3, or 6 additional months, and you do not want to renegotiate security deposits, pet policies, or maintenance procedures.

Writing "approximately 2 weeks from now" or "when the tenant finds a new place" is invalid. The date must be specific: "March 15, 2025."

The EL-11/11 often interacts with:

: Includes checkboxes for additional required disclosures, such as the Rent Cap and Just Cause Addendum (C.A.R. Form RCJC)

Crucially, this clause confirms that only the termination date (and rent, if changed) is being modified. All other terms of the original lease—rules about guests, subletting, maintenance, late fees, etc.—remain in full force.

Before the landlord and tenant put pen to paper, check these boxes:

Acts as the formal vehicle to increase or adjust the monthly rent.

The is an essential tool for maintaining a streamlined and compliant rental agreement. By allowing landlords and tenants to extend their lease without creating a entirely new document, it saves time while ensuring that the terms of the tenancy remain clear and enforceable.