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Who should sign the Lease Assignment?Both the assignor and assignee must sign the agreement, and it is strongly recommended that at least two witnesses also sign it.I do not know when the Lease Assignment will be signed. Can I fill in the date later?Yes, by selecting 'Unsure' as the date the agreement will be signed, a blank line will be inserted into the contract so that you can add the correct date after printing the document.


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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE WITH CONSENT OF LANDLORD

THIS ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE dated this ________ day of ________________, ________

BETWEEN:

_________________________

(the "Assignor")

OF THE FIRST PART

- AND-

_______________________

(the "Assignee")

OF THE SECOND PART

  1. Background
  2. This is an agreement (the "Assignment") to assign a residential lease in real property according to the terms specified below.
  3. The Assignor wishes to assign and transfer to the Assignee that lease (the "Lease") dated October 14, 2024, and executed by the Assignor as tenant and by _________________________ as landlord (the "Landlord").

IN CONSIDERATION OF the Assignor agreeing to assign and the Assignee agreeing to assume the Lease for the Premises, and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, both parties agree to keep, perform and fulfill the promises, conditions and agreements below:

  1. Premises
  2. The Lease governs the rental of the following described premises (the "Premises") to the Assignor: ______________________________________________
  3. Assigned Lease
  4. The Assignor assigns and transfers to the Assignee all of the Assignor's right, title, and interest in and to the Lease and the Premises, subject to all the conditions and terms contained in the Lease.
  5. Effective Date
  6. This Assignment takes effect on October 15, 2024 (the "Effective Date"), and continues until the present term of the Lease expires on October 16, 2024.
  7. Assignor's Interest
  8. The Assignor covenants that:
    1. the Assignor is the lawful and sole owner of the interest assigned under this Assignment;
    2. this interest is free from all encumbrances; and
    3. the Assignor has performed all duties and obligations and made all payments required under the terms and conditions of the Lease.
  9. Breach of Lease by Assignee
  10. Consent to this Assignment will not discharge the Assignor of its obligations under the Lease in the event of a breach by the Assignee.
  11. In the event of a breach by the Assignee, the Landlord will provide the Assignor with written notice of this breach and the Assignor will have full rights to commence all actions to recover possession of the Premises (in the name of the Landlord, if necessary) and retain all rights for the duration of the Lease provided the Assignor will pay all accrued rents and cure any other default.
  12. Governing Law
  13. It is the intention of the parties that this Assignment, and all suits and special proceedings under this Assignment, be construed in accordance with and governed, to the exclusion of the law of any other forum, by the laws of the Province of Alberta, without regard to the jurisdiction in which any action or special proceeding may be instituted.
  14. Miscellaneous Provisions
  15. This Assignment incorporates and is subject to the Lease, a copy of which is attached hereto, and which is hereby referred to and incorporated as if it were set out here at length. The Assignee agrees to assume all of the obligations and responsibilities of the Assignor under the Lease.
  16. This Assignment will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, assigns, personal representatives, beneficiaries, executors, administrators, and heirs, as the case may be.
  17. All rents and other charges accrued under the Lease prior to the Effective Date will be fully paid by the Assignor, and by the Assignee after the Effective Date. The Assignee will also be responsible for assuming and performing all other duties and obligations required under the terms and conditions of the Lease after the Effective Date.
  18. There will be no further assignment of the Lease without the prior written consent of the Landlord.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Assignor and Assignee have duly affixed their signatures under hand and seal on this ________ day of ________________, ________.



_____________________________
Witness



_____________________________
_________________________



_____________________________
Witness



_____________________________
_______________________


CONSENT OF LANDLORD

The Landlord in the above Assignment of Lease executed on the ________ day of ________________, ________, consents to that Assignment. The Landlord also agrees to the Assignee assuming after October 15, 2024, the payment of rent and performance of all duties and obligations as provided in the Lease.

Dated: ____ day of _________________, 20____




______________________________
Landlord: _________________________

Last updated April 14, 2022

Lease Assignment Information

Alternate Names:

A Lease Assignment is also known as a/an:

  • Lease Transfer
  • Assignment of Lease
  • Assignment Agreement

What is a Lease Assignment Agreement?

A Lease Assignment Agreement is used to transfer lease interest in a commercial or residential property from one party to another.

Who are the parties in a Lease Assignment Agreement?

Assignor: The assignor is the original tenant (person or corporation) that is transferring the lease interest to a new tenant.

Assignee: The assignee is the new tenant (person or corporation) who is taking over the lease interest from the assignor.

When should I use a Lease Assignment?

There are several instances where you might use a Lease Assignment to transfer the remaining interest in a lease to a third party.

Reasons for assigning a residential lease agreement may be:

  • Relocation
  • Downsizing or upsizing living space
  • Travel

Reasons for assigning a commercial lease agreement may be:

  • Seasonal business
  • Relocation
  • Expansion
  • Downsizing
  • Merger/acquisition

What is the difference between assignment and subletting?

When a tenant assigns a lease, they permanently give up the benefits of the lease, and a new tenant assumes the lease interest. The original tenant still remains liable, behind the new tenant, unless they are released of this obligation by the landlord.

Subletting a space means to transfer lease rights temporarily until the remaining lease term is over or until the original tenant returns.

With a sublease, the original tenant is still responsible for the lease term, paying rent to the landlord, and dealing with repairs or other issues in the property, whereas a Lease Assignment puts the third party in direct contact with the landlord to pay rent and assume a business relationship.

Yes. Before assigning a residential or commercial lease, it's important to reference the original agreement to see if the assignment is permitted. If not, you may have to get written permission from your landlord to assign the lease to a third party.

How does liability work in a Lease Assignment?

When you assign a lease agreement, you are transferring your lease obligations to another party. The assignee then assumes the responsibilities of the lease. However, unless the assignor is released of liability, they can still be liable for damage done by the assignee. If the assignee breaches the lease agreement, the landlord can approach the assignor for remedy.

Related Documents:

  • Residential Rental/Lease Agreement: A Residential Rental (Lease) Agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant that is used to outline the terms of a residential tenancy.
  • Landlord's Consent to Lease Assignment: A Landlord's Consent to Lease Assignment gives permission to the tenant to transfer all the rights the tenant had under the original lease to a third party for the remainder of the lease term.
  • Commercial Lease Agreement: A Commercial Lease Agreement outlines the terms of a commercial tenancy between a landlord and a tenant.
  • Commercial Sublease Agreement: A Commercial Sublease Agreement gives the subtenant the right to share or to take over the rented premises from the first tenant.
  • Residential Sublease Agreement: A Residential Sublease Agreement allows a subtenant to use the rented property in place of the first tenant.

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