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ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION, AND LANDLORD CONSENT (NEW YORK)

1. PARTIES

Assignor (Tenant): [NAME]
Assignee (New Tenant): [NAME]
Landlord: [NAME]
Lease: Dated [DATE], Premises: [ADDRESS/SUITE], as amended.

2. ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION

Assignor assigns all right, title, and interest in the Lease to Assignee as of [EFFECTIVE DATE]. Assignee assumes all obligations under the Lease arising on/after that date.

3. LANDLORD CONSENT

Landlord consents subject to the terms below and any conditions in the Lease. No further modifications are approved unless stated.

4. LIABILITY

  • Assignor remains secondarily liable for Lease obligations unless Landlord expressly releases Assignor in writing.
  • Assignee is primary obligor from the Effective Date.
  • Optional release toggle: [___] Landlord releases Assignor effective on receipt of [CONSIDERATION/SECURITY] [ ] No release.

5. SECURITY DEPOSIT

Security deposit of $[AMOUNT] will be: [___] transferred to Landlord for Assignee's account [ ] returned to Assignor upon replacement by Assignee.

6. REPRESENTATIONS

  • Assignor: Lease is in force; no uncured defaults known; rent current through [DATE].
  • Assignee: Organization, authority, and financial capacity to perform; acknowledges Lease terms.

7. CONDITIONS TO CONSENT (IF REQUIRED BY LEASE)

  • Delivery of Assignee financials; creditworthy to Landlord's reasonable satisfaction.
  • Payment of assignment fee (if applicable): $[FEE].
  • Compliance with any recapture/preemptive rights in the Lease.
  • Co-op/condo approvals, if applicable: [DETAILS].

8. BROKERS

Each party is responsible for its broker; indemnities for other claims.

9. GOVERNING LAW / MISC

Governing law: New York; venue: [COUNTY], New York; counterparts/e-signatures permitted.

10. SIGNATURES

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ASSIGNOR: ___________________________ ASSIGNEE: ___________________________
By: _________________________________ By: _________________________________
Name/Title: _________________________ Name/Title: _________________________
Date: ______________________________ Date: ______________________________

LANDLORD CONSENT:
_______________________________
By: ___________________________
Name/Title: ___________________
Date: _________________________
[// GUIDANCE: If release is negotiated, add explicit release language. Add estoppel statements if landlord requires; include recapture/fee confirmation per Lease; confirm any co-op/condo consent or notice requirements.]

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