Contracts

In Maine, a commercial lease often contains an 'assignment clause' that:

AAutomatically allows the tenant to assign the lease to any party
BRequires the tenant to get landlord approval before assigning the lease to another party✓ Correct
CProhibits any assignment for the life of the lease
DAssigns the lease to the lender in case of default

Explanation

Most commercial leases in Maine require the landlord's written consent before the tenant can assign the lease (transfer their obligations to a third party). The landlord typically has the right to approve the new tenant's creditworthiness and intended use.

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