Transfer Your Lease with Confidence
We handle the legal details so you can transfer your commercial lease with confidence.
Transferring a commercial lease is not just a transaction, it is a legal process that requires precision, compliance, and landlord approval.
Whether you’re restructuring your business, relocating, or exiting your lease for other reasons, ensuring a smooth transfer is essential to avoid future liabilities.
At KAYA Law, we provide expert guidance on lease assignments, ensuring that every legal requirement is met.
From reviewing your lease terms and obtaining landlord consent to drafting the necessary agreements, we make sure your transition is seamless and risk-free.
Transferring a Lease? Protect Your Interests.
We ensure your lease assignment is structured correctly, landlord-approved, and legally secure.
Lease Assignment & Underletting Process
1. Reviewing Your Lease & Confirming Assignment Rights
Before proceeding, we carefully examine your lease to determine whether assignment is permitted and under what conditions.
Checking Lease Terms – Reviewing any clauses that may restrict assignment.
Identifying Landlord Conditions – Understanding the requirements for obtaining consent.
Assessing Financial & Legal Obligations – Advising on potential ongoing liabilities after assignment.
Avoid delays and disputes by ensuring you fully understand your lease obligations before starting the assignment process.
2. Obtaining Landlord’s Consent
Most commercial leases require landlord approval before assigning the lease to a new tenant. We handle this process efficiently, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
Preparing & Serving the Landlord’s Consent Request – Formally notifying the landlord of your intent to assign.
Negotiating Assignment Conditions – Ensuring the landlord’s terms are fair and reasonable.
Handling the Authorised Guarantee Agreement (AGA) – If required, we advise on your obligations and ensure you are protected.
Secure landlord approval while ensuring your financial interests are safeguarded.
3. Drafting & Finalising the Assignment Agreement
Once the landlord has granted consent, we draft the legal documents necessary to complete the assignment.
Drafting the Deed of Assignment – A legally binding agreement transferring lease obligations to the new tenant.
Ensuring Proper Liability Transfer – Defining obligations to protect you from future disputes.
Overseeing the Signing & Execution – Ensuring all parties meet their legal requirements.
Transfer your lease with a well-structured, legally enforceable agreement that protects you from future liability.
4. Completion & Registration
Once the assignment is finalised, we complete all necessary legal formalities to officially transfer the lease.
Facilitating the Lease Handover – Ensuring the new tenant takes over obligations as agreed.
Serving Notices on the Landlord (if required) – Meeting any remaining lease conditions.
Updating HM Land Registry (if applicable) – Ensuring proper legal record-keeping.
Exit your lease with full legal clarity, knowing that all formalities have been handled professionally.
Ready to Transfer Your Lease? Let’s Make It Happen.
Whether you're transferring your lease due to business changes or restructuring, we handle the legal complexities for a seamless transition.