Property Management
A lessee who assigns a lease is:
ACompletely released from all obligations
BStill potentially liable to the landlord if the assignee defaults (primary or secondary liability depending on the agreement)✓ Correct
CFree of all obligations once the assignment is signed
DRequired to pay double rent during the transition period
Explanation
In a lease assignment, the original tenant (assignor) may remain secondarily (or primarily) liable to the landlord unless specifically released by the landlord through a novation. The assignee takes on the obligations going forward.
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