LANDLORD CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT/SUBLEASE

Date: [DATE]

I. PARTIES

Landlord

Current Tenant (Assignor/Sublandlord)

Proposed New Tenant (Assignee) / Subtenant

II. PROPERTY AND LEASE

III. TYPE OF CONSENT

☐ ASSIGNMENT - Current Tenant is assigning all rights and obligations to New Tenant

☐ SUBLEASE - Current Tenant is subletting to Subtenant while remaining on the lease

IV. LANDLORD'S CONSENT

Select One:

☐ A. UNCONDITIONAL CONSENT

Landlord hereby consents to the [assignment/sublease] of the above-referenced Lease from [CURRENT TENANT] to [NEW TENANT/SUBTENANT] without conditions.

☐ B. CONDITIONAL CONSENT

Landlord hereby consents to the [assignment/sublease] subject to the following conditions:

Financial Conditions:

☐ Payment of assignment/sublease processing fee: $[AMOUNT]
☐ Payment of credit check fee: $[AMOUNT]
☐ Increased security deposit: $[AMOUNT]
☐ New Tenant/Subtenant must provide additional deposit: $[AMOUNT]
☐ First and last month's rent payment required

Documentation Conditions:

☐ Completion of rental application
☐ Satisfactory credit check (minimum score: [NUMBER])
☐ Satisfactory background check
☐ Proof of income ([X] times monthly rent)
☐ Employment verification
☐ Landlord references
☐ Photo identification

Other Conditions:

☐ New Tenant/Subtenant must sign acknowledgment of lease terms
☐ New Tenant/Subtenant must sign any required addenda: [LIST]
☐ Current Tenant must remain liable as guarantor
☐ Assignment/sublease term cannot exceed: [DATE]
☐ Other: [DESCRIBE]

All conditions must be satisfied by: [DATE]

☐ C. CONSENT DENIED

Landlord does not consent to the proposed [assignment/sublease] for the following reason(s):

☐ Lease prohibits [assignment/sublease]
☐ Proposed [Assignee/Subtenant] does not meet qualification criteria:
- [DESCRIBE SPECIFIC REASONS]
☐ Proposed terms are not acceptable:
- [DESCRIBE SPECIFIC REASONS]
☐ Other: [DESCRIBE]

[// GUIDANCE: In many jurisdictions, landlords cannot unreasonably withhold consent. Denial reasons should be legitimate and documented.]

V. TERMS OF CONSENT (If Consent Granted)

A. Effective Date

This consent is effective as of [DATE], subject to satisfaction of all conditions.

B. Rent

C. Security Deposit

For Assignment:
| | |
|---|---|
| Current Deposit on File | $[AMOUNT] |
| ☐ Transferred to New Tenant's account | |
| ☐ Returned to Current Tenant; New Tenant pays new deposit | $[AMOUNT] |
| ☐ Other arrangement | [DESCRIBE] |

For Sublease:
| | |
|---|---|
| Current Tenant's Deposit | Remains on file |
| Subtenant's Deposit | Held by ☐ Landlord ☐ Current Tenant |

D. Lease Term

This consent applies to the [assignment/sublease] for the period:

☐ The lease term remains unchanged
☐ The lease term is modified to end on [DATE]

VI. CURRENT TENANT'S LIABILITY

For Assignments:

☐ Released: Upon effective date of assignment, Current Tenant is released from all future lease obligations.

☐ Remains Liable: Current Tenant remains liable for all lease obligations if New Tenant defaults. This includes rent, damages, and other obligations through the end of the lease term.

☐ Limited Liability: Current Tenant remains liable for [NUMBER] months following assignment, after which liability terminates.

For Subleases:

☐ Current Tenant remains fully liable to Landlord for all lease obligations throughout the sublease term and original lease term.

VII. NO WAIVER / RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

A. No Waiver

This consent:
- Does not waive any past or future lease violations
- Does not modify any other lease terms
- Does not obligate Landlord to consent to future assignments or subleases
- Does not release any party from existing obligations

B. Landlord's Reserved Rights

Landlord reserves all rights under the Lease, including but not limited to:
- Right to enforce all lease terms against any party
- Right to deny future assignment/sublease requests
- Right to pursue remedies for default
- All other rights under the Lease and applicable law

VIII. CONDITIONS FOR NEW TENANT / SUBTENANT

By accepting this assignment/sublease, New Tenant/Subtenant agrees:

☐ To be bound by all terms of the original Lease
☐ To comply with all rules and regulations
☐ To maintain renter's insurance (if required)
☐ To pay rent when due
☐ To [OTHER CONDITIONS]

IX. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF LEASE TERMS

New Tenant/Subtenant Acknowledges:

☐ Receipt of a complete copy of the Lease
☐ Review and understanding of all Lease terms
☐ Agreement to comply with all Lease provisions
☐ Understanding of rent amount and due date
☐ Understanding of security deposit terms
☐ [OTHER ACKNOWLEDGMENTS]

X. CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATE

For future communications regarding the Lease:

Primary Contact:

☐ For Assignment: [NEW TENANT NAME]
| | |
|---|---|
| Phone | [PHONE] |
| Email | [EMAIL] |

☐ For Sublease: [CURRENT TENANT NAME]
| | |
|---|---|
| Phone | [PHONE] |
| Email | [EMAIL] |

Landlord Contact:

XI. SIGNATURES

LANDLORD CONSENT

CURRENT TENANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I acknowledge and agree to the terms of this consent, including any conditions and my continuing liability (if applicable).

NEW TENANT / SUBTENANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Lease and agree to be bound by its terms. I agree to comply with all conditions stated in this consent.

XII. CONDITIONS SATISFACTION CHECKLIST

(For Landlord's Records)

All conditions satisfied: ☐ Yes ☐ No

Assignment/Sublease approved to proceed: ☐ Yes ☐ No

ATTACHMENTS

☐ Copy of Original Lease
☐ Assignment/Sublease Agreement
☐ New Tenant's Rental Application
☐ Credit/Background Check Results
☐ Proof of Income
☐ Other: [DESCRIBE]

This Landlord Consent document is used when a tenant requests permission to assign or sublease. The terms should be carefully reviewed by all parties. In many jurisdictions, landlords cannot unreasonably withhold consent. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction regarding assignment/sublease rights and restrictions.