This presentation examines factors at play when commercial leases are assigned, and considers some of the interests of landlords, tenants, and assignees. Topics addressed include privity of contract and privity of estate; the nature of an assignment; lease obligations; considerations when deciding between an assignment and a sublease; consents to an assignment; and considerations when negotiating an assignment agreement, clause, or lease provision.

This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program on October 20 & 21, 2023 as part of our Real Estate Conference.

Total running time is 1 hour.

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