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Collateral Assignment of Lease

THIS COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE (this “Assignment”), is made as of by , a limited liability company (the “Company”), in favor of , a corporation, individually and in its capacity as Agent for the lenders from time to time parties to the Credit Agreement (defined below) (“Lenders”).

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, the Company, by assignment from , and , individual residents of the State of (“Landlord”), are parties to that certain Tower Site Lease Agreement dated as of (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Lease”) pursuant to which the Company has leased the property described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Property”);

WHEREAS, , a corporation, the Company (collectively, the “Borrowers”), the other credit parties signatory thereto, Agent and Lenders have entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated on or about the date hereof (including all annexes, exhibits and schedules thereto, as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meaning given to such terms in the Credit Agreement), pursuant to which the Lenders have agreed to make certain financing accommodations to the Borrowers;

WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the Lenders’ obligations under the Credit Agreement that the Company, with the consent of the Landlord, enter into this Assignment, pursuant to which the Company shall pledge and collaterally assign to the Agent, for its benefit and the benefit of the Lenders, all of its right, title and interest in and to the Lease, and the Company desires to satisfy such condition precedent;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Company agrees as follows:

1. As security for all obligations of the Borrowers under the Credit Agreement and all other obligations of the Borrowers under the other Credit Documents (the “Obligations”), the Company collaterally assigns, pledges and transfers to the Agent, for its benefit and the ratable benefit of the Lenders, and grants to the Agent, for its benefit and the benefit of the Lenders, a security interest in all of its right, remedies (at law or in equity), title and interest in and to (a) the Lease and (b) all proceeds thereof, including without limitation, its rights and remedies with respect to any breach by the Landlord of any of its representations, warranties, covenants and obligations under the Lease. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, as security for the Obligations, the Company specifically collaterally assigns, pledges and transfers to the Agent, for its benefit and the benefit of the Lenders, and grants to the Agent, for its benefit and the benefit of the Lenders, a security interest in all rights of the Company to receive any sums of money or property in connection with the Lease, provided, that so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Company shall be entitled to collect and receive for its own use monies paid under and in respect of the Lease.

2. So long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, insofar as the Company may have any right, privilege or claim under the Lease, the Company will use prudent business judgment concerning its enforcement of such rights.

3. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Agent shall have the right, power and authority to (a) declare this Assignment to be unconditional and absolute, and thereby succeed fully to all of the Company’s right, remedies, title and interest in, to and under the Lease, (b) notify the Landlord that the Lease has been assigned to the Agent, whether or not the Agent has commenced or completed foreclosure or taken possession thereof; and (c) to the extent permitted by applicable laws, exercise all rights of the Company under the Lease. In furtherance of the foregoing, upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Company hereby irrevocably authorizes and empowers the Agent, in its sole discretion, to assert, either directly or on behalf of the Company, any right, privilege or claim which the Company then or thereafter may have under the Lease, as the Agent may deem proper, and to receive and collect any and all damages, awards and other monies resulting therefrom and to apply the proceeds thereof against any Obligations then outstanding. Nothing herein shall be construed to require the Agent to take any action in respect of the Lease, whether for the account of the Company or otherwise.

4. The Company hereby irrevocably makes, constitutes and appoints the Agent (and all officers, employees or agents designated by the Agent) as its true and lawful attorney-in-fact for the purposes of enabling the Agent or its agent or designee to exercise its rights under Section 3 hereof.

5. The Company shall keep the Agent informed of all circumstances which have a material and adverse effect upon the exercise of its rights and remedies under the Lease. In any event, the Company shall not release, cancel, sell, compromise, waive, amend, alter or modify the Lease except to the extent not prohibited by the Credit Agreement, without first obtaining the prior written consent of the Agent on behalf of the Lenders.

6. The Company expressly acknowledges and agrees that it remains liable under the Lease, to observe and perform all of the conditions and obligations therein contained to be observed and performed by it, and that neither this Assignment, nor any action taken by the Agent or any Lender pursuant hereto, shall cause the Agent or any Lender to be under any obligation or liability in any respect whatsoever to any party to the Assigned Documents or for the observance or performance of any of the representations, warranties, conditions, covenants, agreements or terms therein contained.

7. Notwithstanding the Agent’s rights hereunder, the Agent shall not be obligated to perform, and the Agent does not undertake to perform, any obligation, covenant, condition or term with respect to the Lease on account of this Assignment.

8. This Assignment shall remain in full force and effect and continue to be effective should any petition be filed by or against the Company for liquidation or reorganization, should the Company become insolvent or make an assignment for the benefit of any creditor or creditors or should a receiver or trustee be appointed for all or any significant part of the Company’s assets, and shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time payment and performance of the Obligations, or any part thereof, is, pursuant to applicable law, rescinded or reduced in amount, or must otherwise be restored or returned by any obligee of the Obligations, whether as a “avoidable preference,” “fraudulent conveyance,” “fraudulent transfer” or otherwise, all as though such payment or performance had not been made.

9. This Assignment and all obligations of the Company hereunder shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the Company and shall, together with the rights and remedies of Agent, for its benefit and the benefit of the Lenders, hereunder, inure to the benefit of Agent, the Lenders, all future holders of any instrument evidencing any of the Obligations and their respective successors and assigns.

10. Upon the repayment and performance in full of all Obligations (other than indemnity obligations) and termination of the Commitments, the Agent will, at the expense of the Company, execute and deliver to the Company such documents as the Company shall reasonably request, but without recourse or warranty to the Agent or the Lenders to evidence the termination of the Liens granted herein.

11. Any and all notices and other communications to any party herein to be effective shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or overnight courier service, mailed by certified or registered mail or sent by telecopy, as follows:

To the Company:

Attention:

To the Agent:

Attention: Account Manager

Telecopy Number:

12. No failure or delay on the part of the Agent or any Lender in exercising any right or remedy hereunder, and no course of dealing between the Company on the one hand and the Agent or any Lender on the other hand shall operate as a waiver thereof.

13. No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Assignment, nor consent to any departure by the Company from this Assignment, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Agent.

14. This Assignment and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the law of the State of New York.

15. In case any provision in or obligation under this Assignment shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, in whole or in part, in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

16. This Assignment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

17. The proceeds of any sale of, or other realization upon, all or any part of the Lease in the enforcement of this Assignment shall be applied by the Agent in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company have caused this Assignment to be executed by its duly authorized officer as of the date first above written.

By:

Name:

Title:

Acknowledge and Agreement of Landlord

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, as the “Landlord” named hereinabove, hereby acknowledges receipt of notice of, consents to and agrees to be bound by the collateral assignment by the Company of its rights and remedies under the Lease to the Agent pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of the foregoing Assignment, notwithstanding any term of the Lease which may be to the contrary.

Without limitation of the foregoing, the undersigned:

certifies that, as of the date hereof, no default exists on the part of the Company or the undersigned under the Lease;

agrees to provide the Agent with a copy of any written notice given by the undersigned to the Company hereafter in respect of or pursuant to the Lease at the address listed above and, to the extent that such notice pertains to any default by the Company, to permit the Agent to cure any such default itself on behalf of the Company before taking any action against the Company or under the Lease;

acknowledges the validity of Agent’s lien on certain assets of Company, including cash, cash equivalents, goods, inventory, machinery, equipment, and furniture and trade fixtures, and waives any interest in the Collateral and agrees not to distrain or levy upon any Collateral or assert any landlord lien, right of distraint or other claim against the Collateral;

agrees to allow Agent to assume all rights of the Company under the Lease, including the right of Agent or its representatives or invitees to enter upon the Property at any time without interference by Landlord and to inspect or remove any or all of the Collateral.

IN WITNESS OF, the undersigned has executed this Acknowledgment and Agreement as of the day of , .

, Individually

, Individually

Exhibit A

See attached description.

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What a Collateral Assignment Is and When It Applies

A Collateral Assignment is a legal document where a debtor grants a creditor a security interest in specified assets to secure repayment of an obligation. It identifies parties, describes collateral, and sets the creditor's rights on default. Typical uses include assignments of rents, receivables, insurance proceeds, or contractual revenue streams. Proper drafting and execution determine priority versus other creditors and whether perfection steps such as UCC-1 filing or notice to third parties are necessary to protect the secured party's rights.

Why a Clear Collateral Assignment Matters

A precise Collateral Assignment limits disputes about which assets secure a loan, clarifies remedies on default, and preserves priority against later creditors.

Why a Clear Collateral Assignment Matters

Who Typically Prepares and Signs Collateral Assignments

Parties should involve counsel for priority analysis and confirm required filings, notary or witness procedures, and any industry-specific conditions.

  • Commercial lenders negotiating security for working capital facilities or equipment financing.
  • Companies assigning future revenues (rents, royalties, receivables) to support financing.
  • Outside counsel and title agents who review priority and perfection requirements.

Core Elements Every Professional Collateral Assignment Should Include

A complete Collateral Assignment contains language and exhibits that unambiguously identify collateral, state the security interest granted, and explain perfection steps and remedies in case of default.

Parties

Full legal names and organizational details of assignor and assignee; include state of incorporation or formation and taxpayer identification where relevant to identity verification.

Collateral Description

Specific, itemized description of assets being assigned (accounts, rents, inventory, contracts) with schedules or exhibits where necessary to avoid ambiguity.

Grant Clause

Explicit grant of security interest language describing rights conveyed, scope (present and after-acquired property), and exceptions or carve-outs.

Perfection Instructions

Procedures for perfection such as UCC-1 filing jurisdiction, subordinate creditor notice, carrier or insurer notices, and any steps the assignee will take to perfect priority.

Default Remedies

Remedies on event of default, including collection rights, setoff, acceleration, enforcement processes, and limitation of liability or indemnity provisions.

Representations & Covenants

Assignor warranties about title and authority, covenants to preserve collateral value, and notice obligations for changes affecting assigned assets.

Step-by-Step: Completing a Collateral Assignment

Follow these sequential steps to prepare, sign, and perfect a Collateral Assignment to reduce risk and preserve creditor priority.

  • 01
    Draft: Prepare language identifying parties, collateral, and grant of security interest.
  • 02
    Review: Have counsel confirm authority, no prior encumbrances, and perfection strategy.
  • 03
    Execute: Obtain required signatures, notarizations, or witness attestations per jurisdiction.
  • 04
    Perfect: File UCC-1 or take statutory steps promptly to establish priority.

How Execution, Perfection, and Enforcement Work Together

Execution, perfection, and enforcement are distinct phases; each must be completed to protect secured creditor rights and priority.

  • Execution: Parties sign the assignment and any required attachments to create the agreement.
  • Perfection: File appropriate public notices like a UCC-1 to give constructive notice to third parties.
  • Priority: Priority is determined by perfected security interests and applicable priority rules under the UCC.
  • Enforcement: On default, the secured party follows contractual remedies and applicable law to collect assigned proceeds.

Configuring an Online Collateral Assignment Workflow

When completing and routing the document electronically, configure authentication, field mapping, and retention settings to align with legal and business requirements.

Field Configuration
Authentication Email links, SMS codes, or stronger ID verification per risk profile
Field Mapping Auto-fill party data from templates or CRM to reduce manual errors
Signing Order Set sequential or parallel signing based on agreement priorities
Retention Store signed copies and audit trails for the legally required period

Technical and Platform Considerations for eSigning

Ensure the platform can produce a tamper-evident signed record, provide an audit trail, and support any notarization or identity verification required.

  • File Formats: PDF, DOCX, and native templates supported
  • Integrations: Connect to CRM, NetSuite, Google Workspace, and cloud storage
  • Security: TLS in transit and AES-256 at rest

Security and Compliance Snapshot

Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3 and AES-256 at rest
SOC 2: SOC 2 Type II certified
HIPAA: BAA required for PHI workflows
21 CFR: 21 CFR Part 11 support available
Audit Trail: Detailed signer IP and timestamp logs
Accessibility: WCAG 2.0 Level AA compliant

Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Preparing a Collateral Assignment

  • Using vague collateral descriptions that permit the assignor to argue about scope of the security interest.
  • Failing to file a UCC-1 or equivalent promptly, leaving the secured party junior to later filers.
  • Not verifying the signer's authority to assign assets for entities, which can invalidate enforcement efforts.
  • Overlooking notice or consent requirements in underlying contracts that could block assignment of specific proceeds.

Consequences of an Incorrect or Incomplete Assignment

Loss of Priority: Secured creditor may lose priority
Enforcement Delay: Longer collection or court proceedings
Third-Party Claims: Subsequent creditors may challenge security
Invalidation Risk: Assignments voided for lack of authority
Operational Disruption: Delayed access to assigned proceeds
Increased Costs: Additional counsel and filing expenses

Time-Critical Steps and Typical Deadlines

Timely completion of execution and perfection steps is essential. Missing timing windows can impair priority or trigger additional compliance actions.

Effective Date:

The date in the agreement governs when rights attach and when perfection should be measured

Perfection Filing:

File a UCC-1 promptly after execution to protect priority against later creditors

Notice to Third Parties:

Provide required notices (tenants, insurers) as soon as assignment is effective

Renewal or Continuation:

Track UCC-1 expiry and file continuations before lapse to maintain perfection

Recordkeeping Deadline:

Retain records to meet audit, tax, and regulatory retention periods

eSignature Vendor Pricing Snapshot for Collateral Assignment Workflows

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Frequently Asked Questions About Collateral Assignments

Answers focus on execution, enforceability, perfection, and electronic signature considerations relevant to U.S. law and common practice.


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