A Licence to Assign is given by a commercial landlord to his tenant, giving the tenant the right to transfer the lease to another tenant. The transfer of a commercial lease can only happen with the landlord's formal consent.
Whether you are a landlord, an outgoing tenant or a new tenant, our specialist commercial solicitors will be happy to handle all necessary paperwork and advise you on the legal requirements that must be fulfilled before a Licence to Assign can be granted.
An incoming tenant will be asked to provide certain details that will help the landlord assess his creditworthiness; for example, a new tenant may be asked to provide their last 3 years of accounts.
Once the landlord is satisfied with any references provided by the new tenant, he will give consent for the transaction via a Licence to Assign. The landlord's legal costs will usually be paid by the outgoing tenant, although sometimes a contribution is made by the new tenant.
If you have any questions about the licence to assign process, or you simply wish to make initial enquiries as a landlord, new or current commercial tenant.
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