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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES, RENTS, INCOME AND CASH COLLATERAL

THIS ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES, RENTS, INCOME AND CASH COLLATERAL (this "Assignment") made as of the day of , from , , having an office at ("Assignor") to , , having an office at ("Assignee").

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, in connection with Loan No. from to , , did execute a Promissory Note ("Note") in favor of Assignee dated , in the principal amount of ($ ), which Note bears interest at the rate of (%) per annum, with the remaining balance of the principal sum with interest thereon maturing and being finally due and payable on ; and

WHEREAS, said Note is secured in part by that certain Deed of Trust and Security Agreement ("Deed of Trust") by and between and Assignee, dated , and filed of record in Book at page and rerecorded in Book at page of the Deed of Trust Records of the Chancery Clerk of County, , which Deed of Trust covers the real property described in Exhibit attached hereto and made a part hereof; and

WHEREAS, , Assignor, is now the sole owner of said real property and therefore the sole remaining Maker pursuant to said Note, and sole remaining Trustor pursuant to said Deed of Trust; and

WHEREAS, Assignor has defaulted in the payment of principal and interest pursuant to the terms of said Note; and

WHEREAS, Assignee has agreed to capitalize the unpaid interest pursuant to said Note and to lower the interest rate of said Note effective ; and

WHEREAS, the parties have agreed that the capitalized interest shall be computed giving credit to interest payments made by Assignor and adding a sundry advance in the amount of ($ ) to said interest due; and

WHEREAS, Assignor has agreed to modify the Note and Deed of Trust, contingent in part on capitalizing the ($ ) in interest to make the total principal amount, pursuant to the Note, total ($ ), and contingent in part on Assignor executing this Assignment; and

WHEREAS, this Assignment is intended to secure the following obligations (collectively, the "Obligations"): the full and prompt payment and performance of all of the indebtedness, obligations, covenants, agreements and liabilities of Assignor to Assignee, together with all interest and other charges thereon, whether direct or indirect, existing, future, contingent or otherwise, due or to become due, under or arising out of or in connection with the Note, this Assignment, the Deed of Trust and any other instrument now or hereafter given to evidence or secure or guarantee Assignor's obligations hereunder or thereunder (the Note, the Deed of Trust, this Assignment and such other instruments are herein collectively called the "Loan Documents"); any and all modifications, extensions and renewals of any of the foregoing; and any and all expenses and costs of collection or enforcement, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees incurred by Assignee in the collection or enforcement of any of the foregoing, or in the exercise of any of the rights or remedies under the Loan Documents or applicable law.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of ($ ) this day paid and other good and lawful consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and, in order to secure the Obligations, Assignor does hereby unconditionally, absolutely and presently bargain, sell, assign and set over unto Assignee all right, title and interest of Assignor in and to any and all existing or future leases, lettings, tenancies, subleases, franchises, concessions, or any other agreements upon or covering use or occupancy of all or any part of the land more particularly described in Exhibit and Exhibit attached hereto and made a part hereof (the "Land") and any and all buildings and improvements now or hereafter located or erected on the Land (collectively, the "Improvements" and the Land and Improvements are herein after referred to collectively as the "Premises") and all extensions, renewals, modifications or replacements thereof and any and all guaranties of any lessee's obligations under any provisions thereof and all rights relating thereto and under any and all extensions and renewals thereof (any such leases or lease agreements and tenancies being hereinafter referred to individually as a "Lease" and collectively as "Leases" and any lessee thereunder is hereinafter referred to individually as a "Lessee" and collectively as "Lessees");

TOGETHER with the immediate and continuing right to collect and receive all the rents, income, receipts, revenues, issues and profits and all cash collateral now due or which may become due or to which Assignor may now or shall hereafter (including the period of redemption, if any) become entitled or may demand or claim, arising or issuing from or out of the Leases or from or out of the Premises or any part thereof, including, but not by way of limitation: minimum rents, additional rents, percentage rents, parking income, tax and insurance contributions, deficiency rents and liquidated damages following default, the premium payable by any Lessee upon the exercise of a cancellation privilege provided in any Lease, all income from any licenses, franchises or any other agreements and all proceeds payable under any condemnation awards or settlements, policies of insurance or settlements thereof covering loss of rents resulting from untenantability caused by destruction or damage to the Premises or any part thereof together with any and all rights and claims of any kind which Assignor may have against any Lessee or any subtenants or occupants of the Premises (all such moneys, rights and claims described in this paragraph being called "Rents").

This Assignment is intended to be an absolute assignment from Assignor to Assignee and not merely the passing of a security interest, Assignor reserving, however, a license to collect, except as hereinafter provided, the Rents, as they respectively become due, but not more than one month in advance, and to enforce the Leases, so long as there is no default by Assignor in any of the terms, covenants, or provisions of the Note, the Deed of Trust, this Assignment or any other Loan Documents. In the event of such a default, however, Assignee shall not be required to take any action whatsoever, including, without limitation, instituting legal proceedings of any kind, to terminate Assignor's license to collect Rents or enforce any of the other provisions or remedies contained in the Assignment.

Assignor hereby covenants and agrees as follows:

1. Assignee as Creditor. Notwithstanding said license, Assignor agrees that Assignee, and not Assignor, shall be deemed to be the creditor of each Lessee in respect of assignments for the benefit of creditors in bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, dissolution, or receivership proceedings affecting such Lessee, (without obligation on the part of Assignee, however, to file or make timely filings of claims in such proceedings or otherwise to pursue creditor's rights therein) with an option to Assignee to apply any money received by Assignee as such creditor in reduction of the Obligations.

2. Rights and Remedies. Assignor agrees that in the event of a default in the performance of any of the terms, covenants, and conditions of the Note, the Deed of Trust, this Assignment or any other Loan Document (an "Event of Default") the license reserved herein by Assignor shall cease and terminate, and Assignee is hereby authorized, at its option, to enter and take possession of the Premises, or any part thereof, and to perform all acts necessary for the operations and maintenance of the Premises in the same manner and to the same extent that Assignor might reasonably so act.

3. Termination of Assignment. Upon payment to Assignee of the full amount of the Obligations, as evidenced by a recorded satisfaction or release of the Deed of Trust, this Assignment shall be void and of no effect.

4. Consent to Payment of Rents. Assignor irrevocably consents that the Lessees, upon demand and notice from Assignee of an Event of Default, shall pay the Rents, to Assignee without liability of the Lessees for the determination of the actual existence of any such Event of Default claimed by Assignee.

5. Right to Further Assignment. Assignee shall have the right to assign Assignor's right, title, and interest in the Leases to any subsequent holder of the Deed of Trust and to any person acquiring title to the Premises through foreclosure or otherwise.

6. Indemnity. Assignor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Assignee harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, or damage which Assignee may incur under the Leases, by reason of this Assignment, arising from actions taken by Assignee pursuant to this Assignment, or in the enforcement of this indemnity.

7. Representations and Warranties.

Assignor hereby represents and warrants that:

(a) Assignor now is the absolute owner of each Lease with full right and title to assign the same and the Rents due or to become due thereunder;

(b) each Lease is valid and in full force and effect;

(c) there is no outstanding assignment or pledge thereof of the Rents due or to become due;

(d) Lessee has no defense, set-off or counterclaim against Assignor;

(e) each Lessee is in possession and paying rent and other charges under their respective Leases on a current basis;

(f) no Rents payable under any Leases have been or will hereafter be anticipated, discounted, released, waived, compromised, or otherwise discharged except as may be expressly permitted by the Leases;

(g) all representations made by Assignor in the Leases are true;

(h) all Improvements and the leased space demised and let pursuant to each Lease have been completed to the satisfaction of the Lessees;

(i) no rent has been prepaid, except as expressly provided under any such Lease;

(j) there is no existing default or breach of any covenant or condition on the part of any Lessee under any Lease;

(k) there are no options to purchase all or any portion of the Premises contained in any Lease;

(l) there are no options to renew by any Lessee except as stated in the Leases;

(m) there are no amendments of or modifications to any Leases except as disclosed in writing to Assignee;

(n) all Leases are subject and subordinate to this Assignment and the Deed of Trust.

8. Covenants Regarding Leases. Assignor covenants it will not, without the prior written consent of Assignee obtained in each instance:

(a) lease or permit the leasing to any person, firm or corporation, except for actual occupancy by such person, firm or corporation, all or any part of the space in any of the Improvements;

(b) cancel, terminate or accept a surrender or suffer or permit any cancellation, termination or surrender of any Lease;

(c) modify or amend any Lease so as to reduce the term thereof or the rent payable thereunder, or to change any renewal provision contained therein or otherwise increase the obligation of Assignor thereunder or reduce the obligations of the Lessee thereunder;

(d) commence any summary proceeding or other action to recover possession of any space demised pursuant to any Lease, other than a proceeding brought in good faith by reason of a default of any Lessee;

(e) receive or collect or permit the receipt or collection of any rental payments of more than one monthly installment of rent under any Lease in advance of the due dates of such rental payments;

(f) take any other action with respect to any Lease which would tend to impair the security of Assignee under this Assignment or the Deed of Trust;

(g) extend any present Lease other than in the manner presently provided for therein, or enter into any future Lease with any person, firm or corporation, except on the best terms reasonably obtainable, under Leases which shall in all respects be satisfactory to Assignee as to the form and substance thereof and the credit standing of the respective Lessee thereunder;

(h) execute an agreement or create or permit a lien which may be or become superior to any existing Lease affecting the Premises;

(i) sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose of or encumber, whether by operation of law or otherwise, any Lease or any rentals under any Lease or any rents, income, profits or cash collateral issuing from the Premises;

(j) alter, modify, or change the terms of any guaranties of any Leases or consent to the release of any party thereunder, or cancel or terminate such guaranties;

(k) consent to any assignment of any Lease or any subletting of the premises demised under any Lease; nor

(l) request, consent, or agree to or accept the subordination of any Lease to any deed of trust or other encumbrance now or hereafter affecting the Premises.

9. Application of Rents. Assignor shall use and apply all Rents from the Premises first to the payment of the Obligations in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents, and then to the payment of all Impositions and costs and expenses of management, operation, repair, maintenance, preservation, reconstruction and restoration of the Premises in accordance with the requirements of the Deed of Trust and the obligations of Assignor as the lessor under the Leases, and shall not use such Rents for purposes unrelated to the Premises unless and until all current payments on the Obligations, Impositions, and such costs and expenses have been paid or provided for and adequate cash reserves have been set aside to ensure the timely payment of all future payments on such Obligations prior to the maturity thereof, Impositions and such costs and expenses.

10. Further Assurances. Assignor agrees to execute and deliver to Assignee and hereby irrevocably appoints Assignee and its successors and assigns as its agent and attorney-in-fact to execute and deliver during the term of this Assignment such further instruments as Assignee may deem necessary to make this Assignment and any further assignment effective.

11. Cancellation Proceeds. The Leases shall remain in full force and effect irrespective of any merger of the interest of the lessor and Lessees thereunder. If any Lease permits cancellation thereof on payment of consideration and said privilege of cancellation is exercised, the payments made or to be made by reason thereof are hereby assigned to Assignee to be applied, at the election of the Assignee, to reduce the amount of the principal of the Note in the inverse order of maturity or to be held in trust by Assignee as further security, without interest, for the Obligations.

12. Assignor's Covenants. Assignor will perform all of its covenants and agreements as lessor under the Leases, and will not suffer or permit to occur any release of liability of any Lessee or the accrual of any right in any Lessee to withhold payment of Rents.

13. Notice of Default. Assignor will give prompt notice to Assignee of any notice of default, Event of Default, cancellation or surrender received from any Lessee or from any other person with respect to any Lease and furnish Assignee with complete copies of any said notice. If requested by Assignee, Assignor will enforce the Leases and all remedies available to Assignor against the Lessees in case of default under any Lease by a Lessee.

14. Continued Security. Notwithstanding any variation of the terms of any Loan Document, including any increase or decrease in the principal amount of the Obligations or in the rate of interest payable under the Note or any extension of time for payment thereunder or any release of part or parts of the Premises, the Leases and the Rents hereby assigned shall continue as additional security in accordance with the terms of this Assignment.

15. Additional Security. Assignee may (a) take security in addition to the security already given Assignee for the payment of the Obligations, (b) release such other security, (c) release any party primarily or secondarily liable on the Obligations, (d) grant or make extensions, renewals, modifications, or indulgences with respect to the Loan Documents and replacements thereof, which replacements of the Loan Documents may be on the same or on terms different from the present terms of the Loan Documents, and (e) apply any other security theretofore held by it to the satisfaction of the Obligations without prejudice to any of its rights hereunder.

16. Future Leases. Assignor shall give Assignee notice immediately upon entering into any Lease which has not been disclosed to Assignee in writing and upon Assignor's giving of such notice any such Lease shall be deemed included in this Assignment as though originally listed herein.

17. Headings. The headings of the sections, paragraphs and subdivisions of this Assignment are for the convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part hereof and shall not limit or otherwise affect any of the terms hereof.

18. Notice to Parties. All notices and demands hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given or served for all purposes when presented personally or sent by certified or registered mail with return receipt requested or generally recognized overnight delivery service, addressed to the parties at the addresses stated below, or at such other address as either party may hereafter notify the other in writing as aforesaid:

Assignor:

Attn:

Assignee

Attn:

With a Copy to:

Attn:

Service of any such notice or demand so made shall be deemed effective on the day of actual delivery as shown by the addressee's return receipt or the expiration of ( ) hours after the date sent by generally recognized overnight delivery service or mailed, whichever is the earlier in time, except that service of any notice of default or notice of sale provided or required by law shall, if mailed, be deemed effective on the date of mailing.

19. Successors and Assigns Included in Parties. Whenever in this Assignment one of the parties hereto is named or referred to, the heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns of such party shall be included and all covenants and agreements contained in this Assignment by or on behalf of Assignor or by or on behalf of Assignee shall bind and inure to the benefit of their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns, whether so expressed or not.

20. Number and Gender. Whenever the singular or plural number, masculine or feminine or neuter gender is used herein, it shall equally include the other.

21. Amendment in Writing. No change, amendment, modification, abridgement, cancellation or discharge hereof or of any part hereof, shall be valid unless consented in writing by Assignee.

22. Applicable Law. This Assignment shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of .

23. Invalid Provisions to Affect No Others. The unenforceability or invalidity of any provision or provisions of this Assignment as to any persons or circumstances shall not render that provision or those provisions unenforceable or invalid as to any other persons or circumstances, and all provisions hereof, in all other respects, shall remain valid and enforceable.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Assignment has been duly executed by Assignor on the day and year first above written.

Assignor

By:

Name:

State Acknowledgment

STATE OF

COUNTY OF

Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority in and for the said County and State, on this day of , 20, within my jurisdiction, the within-named , who acknowledged that he is of , a , and that for and on behalf of the said , and as its act and deed, he executed the above and foregoing instrument, after first having been duly authorized by said so to do.

Notary Public

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What an Assignment of Leases Is and when it applies

An Assignment of Leases is a legal instrument that transfers a tenant's or landlord's rights and obligations under an existing lease to a new party, commonly called the assignee. It records which contractual rights (rent, security deposits, lease term, renewal options) move to the assignee and any continuing obligations of the assignor. Assignments often require landlord consent, may trigger notice or recording steps, and can include representations, warranties, and indemnities to protect all parties. Precise property description and signature formalities affect enforceability and third-party notice.

Why a clear Assignment of Leases matters

A well-drafted Assignment of Leases minimizes dispute risk, clarifies who has rent and repair responsibilities, and creates a document suitable for recording and lender review when required by lease or mortgage provisions.

Why a clear Assignment of Leases matters

Who commonly prepares or signs an Assignment of Leases

Typical users include landlords, tenants assigning their rights, prospective assignees, property managers, and attorneys handling real estate transfers.

  • Landlords and property managers who must consent or receive notice of an assignment
  • Tenants assigning their remaining lease term or subletting rights to an assignee
  • Assignees who accept transferred lease obligations and need enforceable documentation

Each party’s role and required approvals should be verified against the lease, mortgage, and any applicable statutory requirements before execution.

Core elements to include in a professional Assignment of Leases

A complete assignment lists parties, identifies the original lease and property, states the effective date, describes transferred rights, allocates liabilities, and sets any landlord consent or recording instructions.

Parties

Full legal names and capacities of assignor and assignee; include entity type and authorized signatory details in one place for clarity.

Lease reference

Cite lease date, parties, and agreement title so the assignment unambiguously ties to the original lease and its exhibits or amendments.

Transferred rights

Specify which rights transfer (rent receipts, security deposit, renewal rights) and any retained rights or exceptions by the assignor.

Consideration

State the payment or other consideration supporting the assignment; include amount, timing, and whether the original lease required payment to the landlord.

Representations

Include statements on enforceability, absence of defaults, and authorization to assign, and identify any outstanding disputes affecting transferred rights.

Execution & record

Provide signature blocks, notarization if required, landlord consent lines, and instructions for recording or delivering executed copies to stakeholders.

Required data elements commonly included on the form

Assignor Name: Full legal name of current leaseholder
Assignee Name: Full legal name of receiving party
Property Description: Street address and lease unit identifier
Original Lease Date: Date of the lease being assigned
Consideration: Dollar amount or other stated exchange
Signatures: Dated signatures and printed names

Step-by-step: completing the Assignment of Leases

Follow a consistent order: identify parties and lease, confirm required consents, state the transfer, add signature blocks, and deliver or record executed copies.

  • 01
    Prepare: Gather original lease, amendments, and landlord contact information
  • 02
    Describe: Insert exact lease date, property address, and unit identifiers
  • 03
    Consent: Obtain landlord or lender consent if lease or mortgage requires it
  • 04
    Execute: Sign, date, notarize where required, and distribute executed copies

Where to send or file an executed assignment

After execution, deliver copies to the landlord, assignee, assignor, property manager, and, if applicable, the lender or county recorder per lease obligations.

  • Landlord: Provide original or certified copy to landlord for file
  • Assignee: Give assignee the original executed document for their records
  • Property Manager: File a copy with the managing agent or leasing office
  • Recorder/Lender: Record if required or deliver to lender per mortgage clause

How to set up a digital assignment workflow

Configure roles and authentication, attach the lease and exhibits, and set automatic delivery to all parties after signature to maintain a clear audit trail.

Field Configuration
Document template Use a standard assignment template with locked clauses
Signer roles Assign role order: assignor, assignee, landlord (if consenting)
Authentication Choose email link, SMS code, or higher ID verification
Notifications Auto-send executed copy and certificate to stakeholders

Digital signing and file compatibility

Use a platform that supports PDF and DOCX formats, audit trails, and configurable signer authentication to meet lease and lender conditions.

  • Formats: PDF and Word DOCX supported
  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace supported
  • Auth options: Email, SMS, KBA, and advanced methods

Typical timing and response expectations

Timelines vary by lease terms and local recording practice; check the original lease for specific notice or consent deadlines before executing an assignment.

Effective Date:

Specify MM/DD/YYYY when assignment becomes operative

Landlord consent period:

Lease may require landlord response within 10–30 days

Delivery of executed copy:

Provide copies to all parties immediately after signing

Recording recommendation:

Record promptly when required to protect assignee rights

Tax/reporting note:

Retain copies for tax and accounting as required

Common mistakes to avoid when preparing an assignment

  • Failing to obtain written landlord consent when the lease requires it, which can render the assignment ineffective or breach the lease terms.
  • Using an imprecise property description or lease reference that leaves the document ambiguous and invites interpretation disputes.
  • Incorrect effective date or retroactive dating that conflicts with rent payment periods or notice requirements and causes liability gaps.
  • Not checking mortgage or subordination clauses; assigning without lender approval can trigger default under financing documents.

Consequences of an incorrect or incomplete assignment

Invalid transfer: Assignment unenforceable
Lease default: Breach and possible eviction
Liability exposure: Assignor or assignee liable for obligations
Recording rejection: County recorder may refuse defective instruments
Tax complications: Recordkeeping issues for reporting
Lender action: Mortgage default or cure requirements

Who typically has authority to sign

Property Owner

Owners or landlords sign to acknowledge or consent to an assignment; if a company signs, include the authorized signatory’s printed name and title and confirm corporate authorization.

Assignee Representative

An authorized officer, manager, or agent signs for the assignee; attach corporate resolution or power of attorney when signing for entities.

Real-world examples of assignments in practice

Two practical examples show typical workflows and issues to anticipate when assigning lease rights in commercial and residential settings.

Martin Properties (Residential)

Martin Properties used an online assignment template to transfer a tenant lease quickly

  • Landlord consent required under the lease
  • The result was timely execution, a clear audit trail, and reduced in-person coordination for all parties.

Optica Ventures (Commercial)

Optica Ventures assigned sublease rights during a portfolio sale

  • Lender estoppel required and obtained before closing
  • Coordination of assignment, lender consents, and recorded notices preserved buyer protections and minimized post-closing disputes.

Supporting documents and preferred output formats

Attach the original lease, any amendments, landlord consent forms, and exhibits. Deliver executed assignments as locked PDFs with an audit trail for recording and lender review.

Attachments

Original lease, amendments, estoppel certificates and landlord consent documents attached as exhibits to the assignment.

Formats

Provide final executed copies in PDF/A for recording and secure archival in addition to editable DOCX when needed.

Certificates

Include a certificate of execution, notarization block if required, and any corporate resolutions as supporting proof of authority.

Distribution

Deliver executed copies to landlord, assignee, assignor, lender, and property manager; retain master copy in secure records.

Practical tips for accurate and efficient assignments

Use consistent templates, verify all names and dates, obtain necessary consents early, and preserve a tamper-evident executed copy with an audit trail.

Use a checklist
Create a sign-off checklist that confirms lease references, consent status, exhibits attached, and recording needs before sending for signature.
Confirm authority
Verify signatory authority for corporate parties with a resolution or power of attorney to prevent later challenges to validity.
Prefer PDF/A
Export executed documents to PDF/A for secure archival and compatibility with county recording systems and lender review.
Retain audit trail
Keep eSignature metadata (timestamps, IP, authentication method) to support attribution and enforceability if challenged.

Key milestones in a typical assignment process

Track the assignment as a sequence of milestones to ensure consent, execution, and recording occur in the correct order and within lease deadlines.

01

Drafting

Prepare assignment and attach original lease exhibits for reference

02

Consent Request

Submit landlord and lender consent requests and allow lease-specified response time

03

Execution

All parties sign, date, and notarize if required by state or lease

04

Recording/Delivery

Record or deliver copies to parties and lenders per lease or mortgage provisions

Comparing eSignature vendors for completing assignments

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Frequently asked questions about Assignment of Leases

Answers to common questions about consent, e-signing, notarization, recording, revocation, and authority when preparing an Assignment of Leases.


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