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Vertalis Business Law Glossary

Commercial Leases

Lease Assignment

By Tim Nichols

In plain English

A transfer of a tenant's lease interest to another party. Consent requirements and continuing liability depend on the lease and law. An assignment does not necessarily release the original tenant or a guarantor; an express release may be needed to end those obligations.

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