An assignment of lease is an agreement whereby the original tenant to a lease assigns his rights and responsibilities under that lease to another person. The original tenant may choose to use an assignment for a number of reasons including job relocation, financial concerns or changes in circumstances. This form is for use with residential leases and contains an optional landlord consent clause.

Among others, this form includes the following provisions:

• Assignment
• Assumption of Rights and Obligations
• Indemnification
• Assigner’s Representations

This lawyer-prepared packet contains:

1. Instructions and Checklist
2. General Information
3. Assignment of Residential Lease for Canada

Law Compliance: This form can be used in the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Yukon