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Assignment vs. Sublease: What Are the Key Differences?

Updated September 26, 2024 | Written by Sara Hostelley Reviewed by Brooke Davis

When leasing property, you might encounter situations where you need to transfer your lease or share your rented space. Assigning a lease and subletting are potential solutions, but you should first understand their implications.

In this article, we explore the differences between a lease assignment and sublease, explain how these arrangements work, and discuss the rights and responsibilities they entail.

What Is a Lease Assignment?

A lease assignment is when the tenant transfers all their rights and obligations under a lease agreement to another party. The new tenant (the “assignee”) accepts all of the responsibilities and benefits of the leased property.

The assignment of a lease helps you when you need to get out of a lease before it expires. For example, suppose you’ve signed a 12-month lease for a commercial space. If your business relocates after six months and needs to get out of the commercial lease early, you can assign the lease to another entity to relieve your company from the lease responsibility.

What Is a Sublease?

A sublease agreement lets a tenant rent out all or part of their rented property to another person (the “subtenant” or “sublessee”). This arrangement is beneficial when you (as the direct tenant) need to temporarily vacate your rental unit or share the space with someone else. Subletting offers flexibility for short-term housing needs and can help you avoid breaking your lease .

When you enter a sublease, you’ll still be responsible for fulfilling the terms of your original lease, including paying rent and maintaining your unit. Additionally, you’ll assume landlord-like duties toward your subtenant, such as addressing maintenance issues and collecting rent.

Assignment vs. Sublease: Key Differences

Here are the key differences between a lease assignment and a sublease:

• Assignment: Three main parties—the landlord, the original tenant (the assignor), and the new tenant (the assignee).
• Sublease: Two main parties—the original tenant (the “sublessor”) and the subtenant (the “sublessee”). The landlord isn’t a direct party in a sublease.
• Assignment: The original tenant transfers all their rights under the rental agreement to the new tenant. The assignee takes over the lease for the rest of the term.
• Sublease: The original tenant keeps their lease rights but grants the subtenant rights to use an entire rental unit (or part of it) for a certain period. The subtenant’s rights are secondary to the original tenant’s.
• Assignment: The new tenant assumes liability for the lease, but the original tenant may remain secondarily answerable to the landlord if the assignee defaults.
• Sublease: The original tenant remains fully liable to the landlord for the lease’s obligations. The subtenant is only responsible to the original tenant.
• Assignment: The assignee pays rent to the landlord.
• Sublease: The subtenant pays rent to the sublessor; they have no financial obligation to the landlord. The sublessor must make full rent payments to the landlord.
• Assignment: The assignee can use the leased premises in the manner outlined in the original lease. Any conditions or restrictions that applied to the original tenant now apply to the assignee.
• Sublease: The subtenant uses the property as described in the sublease, which may or may not be consistent with the original lease’s terms. The original tenant must ensure that the sublease’s terms don’t violate the original lease.
• Assignment: The original lease agreement stays in effect, but all responsibilities transfer to the assignee. Any changes to the lease may require the landlord’s consent.
• Sublease: The original lease governs the sublessor’s obligations, while the sublease dictates the sublessor-subtenant relationship. The sublease cannot override the original lease’s terms.
• Assignment: The landlord must typically issue approval before the original tenant can assign the lease to a new tenant. Most leases have clauses that allow the landlord to approve or reject an assignment based on reasonable grounds.
• Sublease: A sublease also typically requires the landlord’s consent . Some leases may allow subletting without further consent from the landlord, as landlords have fewer concerns because the original tenant keeps their promises in the lease.
• Assignment: The landlord and the new tenant (the assignee) enter a relationship.
• Sublease: The landlord has no direct involvement with the subtenant. The subtenant answers to the tenant, while the tenant answers to the landlord.

How to Choose Between Assigning a Lease and Subletting

Here are some factors that may influence your choice between assigning a lease and subletting:

• Duration of Need: Consider how long you plan to vacate the property. If you want the option to return, choose subletting. If you plan not to return, choose assigning the lease.
• Liability: Think about how much responsibility you want to have. Assigning a lease minimizes your liability, while subletting keeps you liable if the subtenant defaults.
• Lease Terms: Check your lease for an assignment or sublease clause. If your lease favors subletting and restricts assignments, you may opt for a sublease.
• Landlord’s Approval: If your landlord is willing to let you assign the lease to someone else, you may choose this option because it provides a cleaner break. However, it might be easier to get approval for a sublease than for an assignment.
• Control Over the Property: Subletting may be right for you if you wish to retain some control over the property. However, if you no longer have an interest in using or benefiting from the property, you may pursue a lease assignment.
• Market Conditions: In a renter’s market, you may be able to sublease to another individual and charge payments that cover your monthly rent and let you profit. If the rental market is weak in your area, you may opt to assign the lease instead.

Privity of Contract and Privity of Estate in Lease Assignments and Subleases

You can further distinguish between lease assignments and subleases by determining the presence or absence of the privity of contract and privity of estate between the involved parties:

• Privity of contract: A relationship between two parties that lets them enforce the terms of their contract against each other.
• Privity of estate: A relationship between two parties with an interest in the same property.

This table summarizes whether privity of contract and privity of estate exists between the parties in an assignment:

This table summarizes whether privity of contract and privity of estate exists between the parties in a sublease:

Example of Privity of Contract and Estate in an Assignment

Sophia owns Riverside Apartments. She leases Riverside Apartments to Mark for a term of 4 years. In the third year of the lease, Mark decides to assign his interest in Riverside Apartments to Jordan.

Here’s whether privity of contract and privity of estate exist between the parties:

• Sophia and Mark: Sophia and Mark retain privity of contract but not privity of estate because the original lease is still valid, but the interest in the property goes to Jordan.
• Sophia and Jordan: Sophia and Jordan maintain privity of estate because Jordan now holds the present interest in the property. Sophia doesn’t have privity of contract with Jordan, as the original lease agreement remains between Sophia and Mark.
• Mark and Jordan: Mark and Jordan share privity of contract because of their agreement regarding the lease assignment. However, they don’t have privity of estate because Mark no longer has a possessory interest in Riverside Apartments; he has fully transferred his rights to Jordan.

Example of Privity of Contract and Estate in a Sublease

David owns Greenfield Plaza. He leases Greenfield Plaza to Brittany for a five-year term. In the fourth year of the lease, Brittany decides to sublease her rights to Emily for the remaining year.

• David and Brittany: David keeps privity of contract with Brittany because their original lease is still in effect. David also has privity of estate with Brittany, as she keeps a legal interest in the property.
• David and Emily: David and Emily don’t have privity of contract because the sublease is a separate agreement between Brittany and Emily. As a result, David has no direct legal obligations or rights concerning Emily. Furthermore, David and Emily have no privity of estate.
• Brittany and Emily: Brittany and Emily have privity of contract and privity of estate because of the sublease they entered into together.

Understanding the Differences Between Assignments and Subleases

Understanding the nuances between assignments and subleases can significantly impact tenants navigating their rental agreements. This knowledge helps them make informed decisions when circumstances require them to transfer or share their leased space.

Review your original lease, talk to your landlord, and talk to a lawyer to protect your interests and create flexibility in your living or business arrangements.

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Assignment of Lease: How It Works and Parties Involved

Jump to section, what is an assignment of lease.

The assignment of lease is a title document that transfers all rights possessed by a lessee or tenant to a property to another party. The assignee takes the assignor’s place in the landlord-tenant relationship.

You can view an example of a lease assignment here .

How Lease Assignment Works

In cases where a tenant wants to or needs to get out of their lease before it expires, lease assignment provides a legal option to assign or transfer rights of the lease to someone else. For instance, if in a commercial lease a business leases a place for 12 months but the business moves or shuts down after 10 months, the person can transfer the lease to someone else through an assignment of the lease. In this case, they will not have to pay rent for the last two months as the new assigned tenant will be responsible for that.

However, before the original tenant can be released of any responsibilities associated with the lease, other requirements need to be satisfied. The landlord needs to consent to the lease transfer through a “License to Assign” document. It is crucial to complete this document before moving on to the assignment of lease as the landlord may refuse to approve the assignment.

Difference Between Assignment of Lease and Subletting

A transfer of the remaining interest in a lease, also known as assignment, is possible when implied rights to assign exist. Some leases do not allow assignment or sharing of possessions or property under a lease. An assignment ensures the complete transfer of the rights to the property from one tenant to another.

The assignor is no longer responsible for rent or utilities and other costs that they might have had under the lease. Here, the assignee becomes the tenant and takes over all responsibilities such as rent. However, unless the assignee is released of all liabilities by the landlord, they remain responsible if the new tenant defaults.

A sublease is a new lease agreement between the tenant (or the sublessor) and a third-party (or the sublessee) for a portion of the lease. The original lease agreement between the landlord and the sublessor (or original tenant) still remains in place. The original tenant still remains responsible for all duties set under the lease.

Here are some key differences between subletting and assigning a lease:

• Under a sublease, the original lease agreement still remains in place.
• The original tenant retains all responsibilities under a sublease agreement.
• A sublease can be for less than all of the property, such as for a room, general area, portion of the leased premises, etc.
• Subleasing can be for a portion of the lease term. For instance, a tenant can sublease the property for a month and then retain it after the third-party completes their month-long sublet.
• Since the sublease agreement is between the tenant and the third-party, rent is often negotiable, based on the term of the sublease and other circumstances.
• The third-party in a sublease agreement does not have a direct relationship with the landlord.
• The subtenant will need to seek consent of both the tenant and the landlord to make any repairs or changes to the property during their sublease.

Here is more on an assignment of lease here .

Parties Involved in Lease Assignment

There are three parties involved in a lease assignment – the landlord or owner of the property, the assignor and the assignee. The original lease agreement is between the landlord and the tenant, or the assignor. The lease agreement outlines the duties and responsibilities of both parties when it comes to renting the property. Now, when the tenant decides to assign the lease to a third-party, the third-party is known as the assignee. The assignee takes on the responsibilities laid under the original lease agreement between the assignor and the landlord. The landlord must consent to the assignment of the lease prior to the assignment.

For example, Jake is renting a commercial property for his business from Paul for two years beginning January 2013 up until January 2015. In January 2014, Jake suffers a financial crisis and has to close down his business to move to a different city. Jake doesn’t want to continue paying rent on the property as he will not be using it for a year left of the lease. Jake’s friend, John would soon be turning his digital business into a brick-and-mortar store. John has been looking for a space to kick start his venture. Jake can assign his space for the rest of the lease term to John through an assignment of lease. Jake will need to seek the approval of his landlord and then begin the assignment process. Here, Jake will be the assignor who transfers all his lease related duties and responsibilities to John, who will be the assignee.

You can read more on lease agreements here .

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Assignment of Lease From Seller to Buyer

In case of a residential property, a landlord can assign his leases to the new buyer of the building. The landlord will assign the right to collect rent to the buyer. This will allow the buyer to collect any and all rent from existing tenants in that property. This assignment can also include the assignment of security deposits, if the parties agree to it. This type of assignment provides protection to the buyer so they can collect rent on the property.

The assignment of a lease from the seller to a buyer also requires that all tenants are made aware of the sale of the property. The buyer-seller should give proper notice to the tenants along with a notice of assignment of lease signed by both the buyer and the seller. Tenants should also be informed about the contact information of the new landlord and the payment methods to be used to pay rent to the new landlord.

You can read more on buyer-seller lease assignments here .

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Assignment vs. Sublease in Commercial Tenancies

Grigoras law, navigating the complex landscape of commercial tenancies becomes even more intricate when terms like "assignment" and "sublease" emerge. while these terms may sometimes be used interchangeably by those less acquainted with property jargon, they embody distinct concepts with specific legal implications. grasping the differences between them is vital for both tenants and landlords to facilitate seamless transitions and evade potential pitfalls., share post:.

Introduction

Navigating the complex landscape of commercial tenancies becomes even more intricate when terms like “assignment” and “sublease” emerge. While these terms may sometimes be used interchangeably by those less acquainted with property jargon, they embody distinct concepts with specific legal implications. Grasping the differences between them is vital for both tenants and landlords to facilitate seamless transitions and evade potential pitfalls.

Assignment vs. Sublease: The Fundamental Differences

• Assignment of Lease : Delving into an assignment, a tenant hands over their entire leasehold interest to a third entity, referred to as the assignee. This transition implies that the assignee adopts the tenant’s position, inheriting all rights and obligations linked to the lease for its remaining tenure. However, depending on the lease and assignment agreement terms, the original tenant might still bear some responsibility.
• Sublease : Contrarily, subleasing presents a more detailed arrangement. In this scenario, a tenant holds onto their leasehold interest but permits a third party, the subtenant, to utilize a part of their space for a period shorter than the remaining lease term. If a tenant endeavours to sublease for the entire leftover term, this move could, under common law principles, be perceived as an assignment. Yet, specific regional legislations, such as in Ontario, might contain exceptions where a few subleases aren’t deemed assignments.

From a Tenant’s Perspective: Assignment and Sublease Explored

• Seeking Flexibility : At the core of both assignments and subleases for tenants lies adaptability. With evolving business requirements, tenants may find themselves in situations where they need to expand, reduce, or reorient their operational setups. Both these mechanisms provide avenues to adapt without violating lease agreements.
• Concerns Over Liability : Even though assignments facilitate the transfer of leasehold interest, tenants might find themselves accountable for any contractual breaches or defaults, unless the landlord expressly releases them. In the realm of subleases, the original tenant continues to be the main party accountable for the lease’s commitments, even in instances where the subtenant defaults.

From a Landlord’s Perspective: Assignment and Sublease Dynamics

• Upholding Control : For landlords, retaining control reigns supreme. Ensuring and verifying the occupants of their property is of utmost importance. Welcoming new entities through assignments or subleases can sometimes raise eyebrows.
• Direct Liaisons : In assignments, landlords may find themselves in a direct contractual relationship with the new tenant (assignee), making them directly answerable for lease obligations. When it comes to subleases, the original tenant stands as the primary intermediary, bridging the landlord and the subtenant.

Benefits and Considerations for Tenants: Assignments and Subleases

Assignments :

• A viable exit from lease commitments no longer feasible.
• Redistribution of legal risks in diversified manners, ensuring shared accountability for lease commitments.
• Typically, a straightforward process to conclude.
• Potential for recovering costs associated with the leased premises.
• Unmediated engagements between the assignee and landlord.
• Lingering accountability for lease commitments in the absence of a landlord’s release.
• Potential negotiation challenges concerning cost recovery.
• Relinquishing rights to the premises post-assignment.
• Ambiguity regarding the transfer of certain leasehold covenants.

Subleases :

• Often transferred in its prevailing condition, curbing additional expenses.
• Swift negotiation and formalization processes.
• Enhanced flexibility concerning space allocation and tenure.
• Pricing often leans below market benchmarks.
• Necessity to interface directly with the landlord on the subtenant’s behalf.
• Persisting obligation for all tenant commitments under the lease.
• Obligation to address subtenant discrepancies and pursue reimbursements.
• Restricted to the rights granted to the primary tenant.
• Absence of a direct contract with the landlord.
• Sublease’s existence contingent on the primary lease’s tenure.

Wrapping Up

In the vast domain of commercial tenancies, both assignments and subleases hold pivotal roles, emerging as critical instruments enabling tenants and landlords to adeptly maneuver the dynamic commercial environment. Their distinctions are profound, making it essential to comprehend them to avert legal intricacies.

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Defamation law often treads a fine line between protecting individual reputation and upholding freedom of expression. In this intricate legal landscape, the defence of justification, or truth, plays a pivotal role.

Can You Sue Google for a Defamatory Google Review?

For now, Thorpe v. Boakye serves as a pivotal case in understanding the evolving legal landscape around digital platform liability. It highlights a significant divergence between Canadian and U.S. legal systems in handling online defamation. Canadian courts appear more open to considering platforms like Google as publishers and thus potentially liable, whereas U.S. law, under the CDA, leans heavily towards protecting these platforms from such liabilities.

Understanding Derivative Actions in Ontario: Insights for Complainants

In corporate law, ensuring accountability and integrity remains paramount. Ontario, with its robust legal framework, offers stakeholders an essential tool for redress when corporations suffer at the hands of their own management: derivative actions.

Ontario Shareholder Remedies Explained

In the intricate world of corporate law, shareholders possess a slew of rights. When these rights are jeopardized, or when the corporation’s actions seem unjust or prejudicial, shareholders can turn to specific remedies enshrined in the law.

Addressing Missing or Incorrect Terms in Commercial Lease Agreements

In the world of commercial leasing, every detail matters. The terms outlined in these agreements lay the groundwork for business relationships that may last years, if not decades. But what happens if a party believes a term in the lease is missing or has been inaccurately represented?

Malicious Falsehood vs. Defamation: Key Differences

In the world of false statements and their legal repercussions, malicious falsehood stands out as a unique tort focusing on economic harm stemming from disparaging remarks about one’s property or goods.

What Business Structure Should I Use in Ontario?

Starting a business is a thrilling adventure, akin to setting out on an uncharted path. Every decision made at the outset lays the foundation for future success. One such pivotal decision is selecting the right business structure. This isn’t just a bureaucratic step; it shapes the very essence of your business, influencing liability, tax implications, operational processes, and more.

Defamation in the Age of Online Trolls

The freedom of the internet allows for uninhibited self-expression. While many embrace this freedom to share positive stories, ideas, and feedback, others exploit it to spread malicious rumors or make derogatory comments without facing immediate consequences. The cloak of anonymity can embolden such individuals, making the internet a potential hotbed for defamation.

Sase Aggregate: Court of Appeal’s Take on Stolen Funds

In the constantly evolving realm of legal jurisprudence, the case of Sase Aggregate Ltd. v. Langdon offers intriguing insights into the principles of knowing receipt, knowing assistance, and unjust enrichment. This article dives into why Sase Aggregate Ltd., the appellant, was unsuccessful in both its initial application to the lower court and its subsequent appeal to the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

Selling Your Business: The Importance of Proper Valuation

For many business owners, the question “How much is my business actually worth?” weighs heavy on their minds. This is particularly true if you’re considering selling your business. The value of your business significantly influences the returns you receive from its sale. This factor not only affects your negotiation strategies but also has potential implications for your future financial well-being. The process of determining this value is known as business valuation, and it’s an intricate, multilayered exercise that requires expert knowledge.

Anti-SLAPP Motions: Costly Affair or Cost-Efficient Solution? – Lessons from Park Lawn Corp. v. Kahu Capital Partners Ltd.

The recent appeal in Park Lawn Corp. v. Kahu Capital Partners Ltd. to the Court of Appeal of Ontario has thrown open the floodgates of discussions on the costs, efficiency, and economic implications of anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) motions.

Defamation Law Explained: How the Parties’ Conduct Impacts Ontario Cases

When the invisible line of respect between individuals in society is crossed through defamatory comments, the law provides a remedy through defamation lawsuits. However, these cases are not black-and-white. Their outcomes can be influenced by the actions and behaviour of involved parties – both before and after the publication of the defamation. In Ontario, this scrutiny of conduct plays a pivotal role in shaping legal outcomes.

How Defamation Damages Work in Ontario: A Detailed Look

Understanding defamation law, especially when considering the potential damages, is no small feat. The nuances and complexities can be overwhelming, yet having a clear comprehension of what the damages entail is invaluable for plaintiffs and defendants alike. In Ontario, defamation law encompasses three key types of damages: Aggravated, Special, and Punitive Damages.

SLAPPing Back: An Insight into Ontario’s Protection of Public Participation Act

There is an ever-present tension between the right to freedom of speech and the need to protect individuals and corporations from defamation. In Ontario, Canada, the Protection of Public Participation Act 2015 (Ontario PPPA) aims to tip the balance towards the former, providing a robust defence for those who choose to express their views on matters of public interest.

Between Privilege and Liability: Ontario’s Lawmakers in the Balance

When we talk about “parliamentary privilege,” we refer to a set of rights and protections that enable lawmakers at the federal and provincial levels in Canada to perform their duties without fear of being legally liable. These privileges safeguard the democratic principles Canada is built upon, ensuring each branch of government respects the others’ roles.

Shedding Light on the False Light Tort

In 2019, Ontario recognized “publicity which places an individual in a false light” – the “false light tort” – as a part of the common law. Despite its relatively straightforward definition, the false light tort remains puzzling due to its ambiguous parameters, unique elements, and potential utility.

Extra Points: The Game of Canadian Taxation for Athletes

How does Canadian tax law impact professional athletes? To understand this, we need to think about multiple scenarios, and consider the athlete’s residency, their affiliations with Canadian or foreign-based teams, and the ever-changing political landscape surrounding the taxation of sports franchises in Canada.

When Bags Fly: Airline Baggage and Cargo Liability

When your cargo or luggage gets damaged or lost during international air transport, you might think that the airline will compensate you for your losses. However, the legal landscape surrounding airline liability for international cargo and baggage is complex. It’s governed by international conventions like the Warsaw Convention and the Montreal Convention, which establish specific rules and liability limits for airlines.

The Business Judgment Rule: A Director’s Guide to Risky Business

The business judgment rule has its roots firmly planted in the need to facilitate an environment of innovation and growth in business. Recognizing that running a business often involves taking risks, this rule has been developed to shield directors and officers who are willing to take calculated chances to propel a corporation forward.

Civil Fraud: The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Civil fraud, also known as deceit, is a serious economic tort or civil wrong that involves a deliberate deception through false representation. It requires four elements: a false representation by the defendant, their knowledge (or recklessness) of the falsehood, the plaintiff’s action influenced by this representation, and a loss suffered by the plaintiff as a result.

Silver State Justice: A Closer Look at Nevada’s Court System

The judicial system in Nevada plays a critical role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring the fair administration of justice. The courts covered include Municipal Courts, Justice Courts, Small Claims Court, District Courts, Family Courts, and Appellate Courts, comprising the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals.

Insider Intel: Navigating the Gray Areas of Insider Trading

An “insider” is broadly defined, including the corporation, directors, officers, major shareholders, employees, and professionals like lawyers or accountants. Liability extends to those receiving confidential information from insiders (tippees). Insiders cannot tip others for trading advantages. If an insider tips an unrelated person, they are liable for damages and accountable to the corporation for benefits received.

Will ChatGPT Replace Lawyers?

In recent months, the rise of advanced artificial intelligence and natural language processing technologies, such as Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, has sparked a debate about their potential impact on various industries, including the legal profession. The million-dollar question inevitably arises: Will LLMs replace lawyers (and perhaps judges also), or at the very least, lead to a massive paradigm shift in law practice?

Social Media Ad-vice: Advertising on Social Media

Social media has changed advertising, and while traditional media still has a place in the market, social media’s massive potential consumer base is hard to ignore. Advertisers must now concentrate on social media engagement.

Sorry, Not Sorry: Apologies & Retractions in Defamation Law

In defamation cases, an apology may play a crucial role in the assessment of damages. However, it is important to note that courts lack the jurisdiction to order defendants to apologize. The existence of an apology, the sincerity of the defendant, and the extent of the publicity given to the apology are factors that courts consider when determining damages.

Personal Boundaries: The Tort of Trespass to the Person

Trespass to the person is a longstanding area of tort law that addresses actions involving direct physical contact or threats to an individual’s physical or mental well-being.

Tracing Commingled Funds: Unraveling the LIBR Mystery

The Lowest Intermediate Balance Rule (“LIBR“) is an essential concept in the legal world, particularly in cases involving the tracing of funds. It is an evidential rule that assumes that when a person commingles their own funds with funds belonging to someone else, they are assumed to have spent their own funds first.

The Ins and Outs of Parenting Time: What You Need to Know

Parenting time and decision-making responsibility are two different things in family law. This blog post will focus on parenting time, a term that has replaced the meaning of what was previously called “access” in the Divorce Act and most provincial statutes.

Unconscientious, Unconscionable, Unfair: Equitable Fraud

Traditionally, fraud has been understood as involving deceit or intentional misrepresentation. However, the courts have expanded the concept to encompass equitable or constructive fraud, which includes various forms of unfair dealing and unconscionable conduct in contractual matters.

Suing a City: Abuse of Power Lawsuits

Yes, believe it or not, you can sue a city. Municipal corporations, which include cities, are no longer immune to liability as they were in the past. They can be held accountable for various wrongdoings, such as tortious acts, breaches of contract, and neglecting statutory duties.

Rylands v. Fletcher: Property Damage Claims

Rylands v. Fletcher is a landmark case in English tort law that established the principle of strict liability for certain harmful activities. The rule states that a person who uses their land for non-natural purposes and accumulates a potentially dangerous substance on their property may be held strictly liable if that substance escapes and causes damage to another’s property.

The Power of Opinion: The Fair Comment Defence

The fair comment defence is designed to protect the right to express opinions on matters of public interest, even if those opinions are unpopular, controversial, or critical of others.

The Fine Print: Notice Requirements in Ontario Defamation Law

In Ontario, special notice requirements apply to defamation cases involving libel in a newspaper printed and published in the province or a broadcast from a station within Ontario. Plaintiffs must provide written notice to the defendant within six weeks after becoming aware of the alleged libel.

The Battle for Chattel: Understanding the Tort of Conversion

The tort of conversion primarily deals with the unlawful interference of another person’s movable personal property, known as chattels. In contrast to trespass to goods, conversion demands more than just a simple invasion of the plaintiff’s possessory rights; it necessitates an interference that denies the plaintiff’s title.

The Principal Residence Exemption

The term “principal residence” refers to a taxpayer’s primary dwelling or housing unit for a specific tax year. The taxpayer, their spouse, common-law partner, former spouse, or child must ordinarily inhabit the residence. A personal trust can also claim a principal residence if it is regularly occupied by a specified beneficiary or their immediate family.

From Threats to Torts: The Law on Intimidation

The tort of intimidation, a relatively less explored area of common law, has been recognized and established through a series of judicial decisions. The House of Lords in Rookes v. Barnard (“Rookes“) formally acknowledged the existence of this tort, which has since been accepted as part of the common law in Canada.

Starting a Cosmetics Business: For Entrepreneurs

The Canadian cosmetics industry generates billions of dollars. In 2021, the cosmetics market in Canada generated approximately USD 1.24 billion in revenue, and industry revenue is expected to grow by 1.45% annually to reach USD 1.8 billion by 2024.

Domestic Contracts: Essential Knowledge for Ontario Couples

Ontario’s Family Law Act (“FLA”) contains provisions under Part IV that regulate domestic contracts, including cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, and separation agreements. These agreements primarily focus on legally enforceable matters, such as property division, spousal support, and children’s education.

Understanding Spousal Support: Key Elements

In family law, spousal support is central to helping spouses who have become financially disadvantaged due to the breakdown of a marriage or common-law relationship. This post examines the legal principles and case law surrounding spousal support, discussing child support priority, general principles, and various factors that influence support amounts and duration.

From Issuance to Transfer: The Life Cycle of Share Capital

Share capital plays a crucial role in the world of corporations, serving as a primary means of ownership and property rights. In Canada, share capital is regulated by the Canada Business Corporations Act (“CBCA”), which serves as a model for most Canadian jurisdictions.

Dissecting Disobedience: A Closer Look at Civil Contempt

Civil contempt of court is a complex legal concept that originates from the need to preserve justice and prevent obstruction. It encompasses a wide range of actions, from interfering with the due course of justice to undermining the authority of a court.

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The differences between assignment and sublease.

By Don Catalano

An assignment is the transfer of the commercial tenant’s entire responsibilities in a lease. When a corporate tenant assigns its lease, the assignee takes over the tenant’s responsibilities under the lease and communicates directly with the landlord.

When a tenant decides to assign a lease, all his rights and responsibilities in the original lease agreement are released to the third-party assignee. Hence, the original tenant (the "assignor") will have to leave the unit and allow the new tenant to take over all of the leased building.

It is important to check the clauses in the original lease agreement before committing an assignment arrangement. In some leases, the original tenant will remain responsible for the terms of the lease, especially if the new tenant defaults on the lease agreement or causes damage to the property. You may want to check your lease agreement for the option to pursue a permanent assignment so you won't be responsible for expenses or damages.

When a corporate tenant subleases an office , the tenant is transferring all or a portion of the premises for less than the entire term of the lease. Subletting is when a corporate tenant gives another tenant the right to occupy a portion of the entire rental unit for a specific period.

Corporate tenants often sublease when market rents have fallen and parties needing space typically sublease to get space already built-out at a much lower rate than they could as a direct tenant.

Do Both Options Need a Landlord’s Consent?

Both subletting and assigning a commercial lease require the permission of the landlord or a representing agent; this is often expressly indicated in the lease agreement itself. Although most state laws prohibit landlords from withholding consent unreasonably. If the landlord objects to the sublet or assignment, then they must do so on reasonable grounds.

In the case of assignment, a vetting procedure which usually includes credit checks may be completed before formalizing the arrangement with the associated documentation.

Is Subletting or Assignment Right For My Company?

Whether to sublet your commercial property or assign a commercial lease depends entirely on your business situation. By subletting unused space, tenants can recover vital running costs and even improve the viability of their own business. Also, the original tenant remains the tenant and is responsible for all clauses in the original lease.

Assigning your commercial lease to a third party is a good option if you want to terminate your tenancy before the end of your agreement and vacate the premises completely. This is often a good idea if you are planning to sell or relocate your business . With an assignment, you will be absolved of all responsibilities as the original tenant from the date of assignment.

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