Assignments of commercial leases can be complex transactions involving multiple parties, consent requirements, and careful interpretation of lease terms. This presentation equips lawyers with a practical understanding of the legal framework governing commercial lease assignments. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on October 1, 2025. Total running time is 58 minutes.

This paper addresses a number of topics related to commercial lease transfers, including the hybrid nature of leases, assignments, subleases, change of control, wrap-around leases, and non-disturbance agreements. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Commercial Leasing Challenges seminar in Edmonton on June 6, 2017 and in Calgary on June 8, 2017.