Commercial Lease Assumption Agreement Template

This Commercial Lease Assumption Agreement (the “Assumption Agreement”) is made as of [Effective Date] by and among:

Landlord: [Landlord Legal Name], address: [Address] (“Landlord”)
Current Tenant: [Current Tenant Legal Name], address: [Address] (“Current Tenant”)
Assuming Tenant: [Assuming Tenant Legal Name], address: [Address] (“Assuming Tenant”)

1. Lease and Premises

1.1 Lease Date: [Lease Date]
1.2 Premises: [Property address + suite/unit + description].
1.3 Lease Parties: Landlord and Current Tenant.
1.4 Copy of the lease is: ☐ attached as Exhibit A ☐ not attached.

2. Assumption of Lease Obligations

2.1 Assumption. As of [Assumption Effective Date], Assuming Tenant assumes and agrees to perform all tenant obligations under the Lease, including payment of rent and compliance with all lease terms.
2.2 No Modification. Except as stated in this Assumption Agreement, the Lease remains unchanged and in full force.

3. Consent and Conditions

3.1 This Assumption Agreement is conditioned on Landlord’s written consent if required by the Lease.
3.2 If consent is not obtained by [Consent Deadline Date], then: ☐ this agreement is void ☐ the Parties may extend the deadline in writing.

4. Security Deposit and Prorations

4.1 Security Deposit (Select One):
☐ Existing deposit credit transfers to Assuming Tenant
☐ Current Tenant and Assuming Tenant settle deposit between themselves; Landlord continues to hold deposit under the Lease
☐ Other: [Describe]

4.2 Rent and Charges Proration: [Explain what each party pays and when].

5. Representations (Basic)

5.1 Assuming Tenant represents it has reviewed the Lease and accepts its terms.
5.2 Current Tenant represents it is the current tenant under the Lease and, to its knowledge, the Lease is in effect, except: [If any].

6. Liability and Indemnity (Optional)

6.1 Pre/ Post Effective Date:

• Current Tenant is responsible for obligations arising before the Assumption Effective Date.

• Assuming Tenant is responsible for obligations arising on and after the Assumption Effective Date.

6.2 Release (If Any):
☐ No release of Current Tenant
☐ Landlord releases Current Tenant as of the Assumption Effective Date (must be expressly stated by Landlord)

6.3 Indemnity (Optional):

• Assuming Tenant indemnifies Current Tenant for post-effective date obligations

• Current Tenant indemnifies Assuming Tenant for pre-effective date obligations

7. Notices

7.1 Notices must be in writing and delivered to the addresses above.

8. Governing Law

8.1 This Assumption Agreement is governed by the laws of [State/Country].

Signatures

Current Tenant: [Current Tenant Legal Name]
Name/Title: [Signer Name, Title]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________

Assuming Tenant: [Assuming Tenant Legal Name]
Name/Title: [Signer Name, Title]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________

Landlord Consent (If Required):
Landlord acknowledges and consents to this Assumption Agreement, subject to the Lease and any conditions stated here: [Conditions].

Landlord: [Landlord Legal Name]
Name/Title: [Signer Name, Title]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________