Assignment of Lease
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Are you looking to assign your rights under a commercial lease to another party, or are you looking to take over the rights under a commercial lease from another party? West Perth Legal provides comprehensive legal services for assignment of commercial lease, whether you are the lessor, assignor or the assignee. We can draft a lease assignment agreement, or review and provide advice on an existing assignment of lease agreement.
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What is an Assignment of Lease?
A lease assignment is the process of transferring a lease agreement from one party to another. A lease assignment is commonly required as part of selling a business or exiting a premises before the lease term ends.
A lease assignment usually requires the consent of the landlord and depending on the lease terms and the circumstances of the assignment, a landlord may or may not act reasonably in deciding whether to approve the assignment. A lawyer can review your lease agreement and provide advice on the assignment clause in your lease contract.
It is important for lease assignment to refer to the original lease document and follow the procedure documented in the lease regarding assignment and document the assignment via a lease assignment agreement.
Importance of Documenting a Lease Assignment
An assignment of lease will document the transfer of lease from the assignor to the assignee, thereby documenting the lease being transferred, the terms of the transfer and the parties released from the lease and the new parties to the lease.
The lease assignment signifies the transfer of rights and obligations under the lease, including the term of the lease and the rent payable. It will document what the assignor is released from under the lease and the rights and obligations transferred to the assignee.
The assignment of lease signifies that the landlord has approved the new tenant and the terms to which the tenant shall lease the property.
A written contract is important between the landlord and the tenant to minimise disputes and helps to ensure compliance.
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