Agreement to Assign Proprietary Lease of
Cooperative Apartment and Membership
Agreement to assign made on the ________________ (date) , between
___________________ (Name of Assignor) of _______________________________
____________________________ (street address, city, state, zip code) , referred to
herein as Assignor , and ___________________ (Name of Assignee) , of ___________
______________________________________ (street address, city, state, zip code) ,
referred to herein as Assignee .
1. Items Assigned
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Assignor agrees to
assign, and Assignee agrees to accept Assignment of, the following:
A. Proprietary Lease. Assignor's entire right, title, and interest in a
Proprietary Lease (the Proprietary Lease ), between
_______________________ (Name of Corporation) , a Corporation organized
not for profit and existing under the laws of the state of ______________, with its
principal office located at ____________________________________________
(street address, city, state, zip code) , referred to herein as Corporation . The
Lease covers Apartment No. __________ (the Unit ), in an apartment building
owned by Corporation and known by the name _______________________
(Name of Apartment Building) , and by street address as __________________
________________________________ (street address, city, state, zip code) .
B. Fixtures and Equipment. Assignor's right, subject to the provisions of the
Proprietary Lease, in and to all fixtures, equipment, and personal property now
contained in the Unit, excepting only furniture, furnishings, and personal effects.
No additional equipment or fixtures are to be installed by Assignor or the
Corporation.
C. Memberships Rights. All of Assignor's rights of Membership in
____________________ (Name of Corporation) , which Membership includes
the right to receive the Proprietary Lease and the right to exercise one
Membership vote.
2. Payments Due
In consideration of the Assignment of Assignor's interests as set forth above,
Assignee shall pay a total purchase price of $_____________, as follows:
A. $___________ on the signing of this Agreement, receipt of which is
acknowledged subject to collection.
B. $______________ in cash, certified check, or cashier's check payable to
the order of Seller, to be delivered at the closing.
3. Acceptance As Is
Assignee acknowledges that Assignee has inspected the Unit and agrees to
accept Assignment of Assignor's interest with the Unit in its present condition, making
due allowance for wear and tear and damage normally incident to removal of fixtures
and other property not included in the Assignment.
4. Inspection of Corporate Documents
Assignee acknowledges that Assignee has examined the Proprietary Lease, the
Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws, the House Rules and (description of other
relevant documents) _______________________________________ of Corporation,
and further acknowledges that Assignee is familiar with the terms of the documents and
understands that this Assignment is subject to such terms.
5. Assignor’s Warranty
Assignor warrants that Assignor is the Lessee under the Proprietary Lease, and
that Assignor is the holder of the Membership in Corporation , and is the owner of the
fixtures, equipment, and personal property above described, free and clear of all liens,
claims, and encumbrances, other than such liens and mortgages as may exist on the
real property of which the Unit is a part.
6. Procurance of Assignment and Consents
Assignor shall execute all Assignments and shall procure all consents, duly
executed, necessary to the effective transfer of the Proprietary Lease and the
Membership in the Corporation, in compliance with the terms of the Proprietary Lease
and with the Bylaws of the Corporation.
7. Effective Date
Assignment of the Proprietary Lease shall become effective on ______________
(date) . All amounts due under the Proprietary Lease shall be apportioned as of that
date; Assignor shall pay all charges accruing up to that date and Assignee shall pay all
charges accruing on that date and afterward.
8. Closing
Transfer of title under this Agreement shall be closed on _________________
(date) ; papers shall be delivered, and payments and adjustments made at __________
___________________________ (address of closing) , on ________________ (date) ,
at __________ (time) .
9. Delivery of Documents By Assignor
Assignor shall deliver the following documents to Assignee on or before the
closing:
A. Proprietary Lease. The original Proprietary Lease referred to in Section
1, Paragraph A , together with the Assignments and consents as may have been
necessary to transfer to Assignor the interest of the Lessee and any other
predecessors in title of Assignor.
B. Assignment of Membership and Proprietary Lease. An Assignment of
Membership and the Proprietary Lease, in form approved by Corporation ,
conveying to Assignee all of Assignor's right, title, and interest in and to the
Proprietary Lease, as a Member of Corporation , and containing a warranty and
covenant to the effect that good and valid title is being transferred. Assignor shall
also deliver a copy of this Assignment to Corporation .
C. Consent of Corporation. The consent of Corporation to the transfer to
Assignee of the Proprietary Lease and the Membership in the Corporation to
which it is appurtenant, or in the alternative, a certificate by an Officer of the
Corporation that a consent to such Assignment and transfer is on file with the
Corporation.
D. Statement that Proprietary Lease in Effect. A statement executed by
the Corporation to the effect that the Proprietary Lease is in full force and effect,
it being understood that unless specifically stated, such statement shall not
constitute a warranty or representation by the Corporation that no default exists
under the Proprietary Lease.
10. Delivery of Documents by Assignee
On or before the closing date, Assignee shall deliver to Assignor copies of an
agreement, in form approved by the Corporation, signed and acknowledged by
Assignor, assuming and agreeing to be bound by all the covenants and conditions of
the Proprietary Lease as of the effective date of the transfer as set forth in Section 7 .
If so requested by the Corporation that Assignee agrees to surrender the assigned
Proprietary Lease, and to execute a new Lease covering the Unit in the same form as
the Proprietary Lease, for the full unexpired term.
11. Assignee’s References
Assignee agrees to submit to the Corporation or its managing agent,
expeditiously on the execution of this Agreement, adequate references as to Assignee's
financial and social reputation, and subsequently to cooperate with any reasonable
requests of the Corporation pursuant to a determination of Assignee's fitness as a
tenant of the Corporation.
12. Delivery of Possession
Assignor agrees as of the closing date, to vacate the Unit, and to deliver
possession of and keys to the Unit to Assignee.
13. Termination of Agreement
If any of the following conditions occur prior to closing, this Agreement shall
terminate and neither party shall have any rights under this Agreement, except that
Assignee shall have the right to recover, and Assignor shall be obligated to refund, the
deposit paid by Assignee under Section 2, Paragraph A , upon any of the following
events:
A. Assignor's inability to perform. If Assignor is unable, except by willful
default, to deliver any of the documents specified in Section 9 , except that if
Assignor is unable to deliver the consent of Corporation required in Section 9
Paragraph C , and such failure is the result of Assignee's willful default in the
performance of obligations under Section 11 , Assignor shall have all the rights
specified in Section 14 ;
B. Cancellation of Proprietary Lease. If Corporation elects to cancel the
Proprietary Lease under any right or privilege contained in it; or
C. Casualty losses. If the Unit is destroyed or so injured by fire or other
casualty as to render it unfit for occupation.
14. Default by Assignee
If, on the closing date, Assignee fails to take title to the Proprietary Lease and to
assume the Membership in Corporation to which it is appurtenant, and to pay to
Assignor the balance of the purchase price and the adjustments as may be payable
under Section 7 , and if such failure is for any reason other than those set forth in
Section 13 , Assignor, at Assignor's option, may treat the amount paid by Assignee
under Section 2, Paragraph A as liquidated damages, in which event neither party
shall have any further rights against the other under this agreement. The preceding
privilege shall not be construed as a waiver of any claim Assignor may have against
Assignee because of any such default, however, and Assignor may elect to pursue any
such claim in the absence of a specific exercise of the privilege set forth in this section.
15. Brokers
Assignee represents and warrants to Seller that Buyer did not negotiate with any
broker in connection with this sale.
16. Rent
Assignor represents that the annual rent for the Unit at the present time is
$_____________.
17. Time is of the Essence
Time is of the essence of this Agreement. However, a reasonable postponement
of the closing shall be allowed in the event of any delay in obtaining the consent of the
Corporation as required by Section 6 of this Agreement.
18. Severability
The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not and shall not be deemed to
affect the validity of any other provision. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be
invalid, the parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full
force and effect as if they had been executed by both parties subsequent to the
expungement of the invalid provision.
19. No Waiver
The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any
of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of any of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as subsequently waiving
any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and
effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred.
20. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance
with the laws of the State of ________________.
21. Notices
Unless provided herein to the contrary, any notice provided for or concerning this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given when sent by
certified or registered mail if sent to the respective address of each party as set forth at
the beginning of this Agreement.
22. Attorney’s Fees
In the event that any lawsuit is filed in relation to this Agreement, the
unsuccessful party in the action shall pay to the successful party, in addition to all the
sums that either party may be called on to pay, a reasonable sum for the successful
party's attorney fees.
23. Mandatory Arbitration
Any dispute under this Agreement shall be required to be resolved by binding
arbitration of the parties hereto. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party
shall select one arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third
arbitrator so selected shall arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by
the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in force and effect.
24. Entire Agreement
This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties and
any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this
Agreement shall not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in
this Agreement.
25. Modification of Agreement
Any modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either
party in connection with this Agreement shall be binding only if placed in writing and
signed by each party or an authorized representative of each party.
26. Assignment of Rights
The rights of each party under this Agreement are personal to that party and may
not be assigned or transferred to any other person, firm, Corporation, or other entity
without the prior, express, and written consent of the other party.
27. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute but one and
the same instrument.
28. Compliance with Laws
In performing under this Agreement, all applicable governmental laws,
regulations, orders, and other rules of duly-constituted authority will be followed and
complied with in all respects by both parties
WITNESS our seals and signatures as of the day and date first above stated.
________________________ _________________________
(P rinted Name of Assignor) (P rinted Name of Assignee)
________________________ _________________________
(Signature of Assignor) (Signature of Assignee )
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
Printed Name of Witness: _____________________________________
Signature: __________________ (Signature of Witness)
Printed Name of Witness: _____________________________________
Signature: __________________ (Signature of Witness)
(Acknowledgment form may vary by state)
I ___________________________ (Name of Notary Public) , a Notary Public in and for
the State of ________________, do hereby certify that __________________________
______________________ (Names of Assignor and Assignee) , who are personally
well known to me, as parties to and who executed the foregoing Agreement to Assign
bearing date the day of _____ day of _____________, 20_____, each personally
appeared before me in said jurisdiction and acknowledged the same to be their act and
deed.
WITNESS my hand and official seal this ______ day of ______________, 20_____.
_____________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission expires:
___________________
______________________________
______________________________
____________________
(Full Name, Address and Phone Number of Assignor)
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________
(Full Name, Address and Phone Number of Assignee)
___________________________
___________________________
(Signatures of Assignor and Assignee)
Executed in the presence of _____________________ (name of first witness) and
_____________________ (name of second witness) .