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Term of Lease Assignment

Effective/Start date of Lease Assignment:

Start Date:

The Lease:

Ends on a set date

Has no set end date

End date of original Lease:

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What is the maximum term for which I can make the Lease Assignment?There is no statutory limit, but the assignment cannot exceed the remaining duration of the original Lease's term.

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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

Background
This is an agreement (the "Assignment") to assign a residential lease in real property according to the terms specified below.
The Assignor wishes to assign and transfer to the Assignee that lease (the "Lease") dated November 7, 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:

Premises
The Lease governs the rental of the following described premises (the "Premises") to the Assignor: ______________________________________________
Assigned Lease
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.
Effective Date
This Assignment takes effect on November 8, 2024 (the "Effective Date"), and continues until the present term of the Lease expires on November 9, 2024.
Assignor's Interest
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.
Breach of Lease by Assignee
Consent to this Assignment will not discharge the Assignor of its obligations under the Lease in the event of a breach by the Assignee.
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.
Governing Law
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 State of Ohio, without regard to the jurisdiction in which any action or special proceeding may be instituted.
Miscellaneous Provisions
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.
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.
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.
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 November 8, 2024, the payment of rent and performance of all duties and obligations as provided in the Lease.

Dated: ____ day of _________________, 20____

______________________________
Landlord: _________________________

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Lease Assignment Information

Alternate Names:

A Lease Assignment is also called a/an:

Lease Assignment Agreement
Assignment Agreement
Lease Assignment Form
Lease Transfer

A Lease Assignment can also be called a Commercial Lease Assignment or a Residential Lease Assignment depending on the type of property it is being used for. LawDepot's Lease Assignment can be used for residential or commercial properties.

What is a Lease Assignment?

A Lease Assignment transfers the rights and obligations of an existing lease from one tenant to another.

Who are the parties in a Lease Assignment?

Generally, there are two parties involved in a Lease Assignment:

The Assignor: this is the tenant(s) listed on the property's current lease (the master lease) who, using the Lease Assignment Form, is transferring their rights and obligations from themselves to another tenant
The Assignee: this is the tenant who is taking over the original tenant's (the assignor's) rights and obligations

Typically, a landlord does not sign the Lease Assignment itself, but their information may be included in the document and they may need to sign a consent allowing the assignor to assign the lease.

Why do I need a Lease Assignment?

A Lease Assignment is typically used when a tenant wishes to vacate a property before their lease expires. There are many reasons why tenants would need to use a Lease Assignment, for example:

If a tenant was renting residential property, they may wish to transfer their lease because they need to relocate for work or personal reasons, reduce living costs, increase their living space, or purchase a home.
If a tenant was renting commercial property, they may want to assign their lease because of company relocation, expansion, downsizing, or seasonal closure.

What is included in a Lease Assignment?

Typically, a Lease Assignment will contain information regarding:

The type of lease (residential or commercial)
The property's location
Details about the assignor, assignee, and landlord
The original lease term (start and end dates)
The start date of the lease transfer
Details about the assignor's continuing liability (i.e. whether the assignor will continue to be liable to the landlord after the lease is assigned to the assignee)
Lead paint disclosure for residential rentals, if required

A Lease Assignment should also include a copy of the master lease (the original lease for the property, signed by the landlord and assignor) or a copy should be provided to the assignee for the assignee's records.

You should have the consent of your landlord when you assign a lease.

The master lease may state whether a tenant is permitted to assign their lease and if consent is needed. However, if it does not, it is a good idea to speak with your landlord and create a Landlord's Consent to Lease Assignment before transfering the lease to a new tenant.

Who is liable in an assigned lease?

Your Rental Agreement may contain a clause about assignment and continuing liability. If it does not, the landlord usually decides whether the assignor will be responsible for damages or other breaches of the lease caused by the assignee (or the assignee's guests, clients, or customers).

The Lease Assignment should note whether the assignor is liable for the assignee's conduct (for instance, paying for property damages, missed rent payments, fines from not complying to noise ordinances, etc.). If the assignor has been released from liability, the landlord can only seek compensation for property damage or other lease breaches from the assignee.

In contrast, if the assignor remains liable under the original lease, then the landlord can seek recourse from both the assignee and assignor.

If the assignee is liable but the landlord tries to collect payment from the assignor, the Assignment Agreement will help protect the assignor by stipulating that the assignor can seek recourse from the assignee.

What is the difference between assigning and subletting a lease?

Both assignment and subletting involve finding a new tenant, but there are some key differences.

An assignment is when the tenant transfers their lease interest to a new tenant using a Lease Assignment. The assignee takes the assignor's place in the landlord-tenant relationship, although the assignor may remain liable for damages, missed rent payments, and other lease violations.

A sublease is when the tenant temporarily hands over the rights and obligations of a lease to a third party by using a Sublease Agreement. Although the landlord typically isn't a party to the agreement, they can still hold the tenant responsible for the terms of the original lease.

Before deciding to assign or sublet your rental property, it's important to review your Lease Agreement (the master lease) for any rules and discuss your options with your landlord.