Contracts

A Wisconsin commercial lease assignment occurs when:

AThe tenant subleases to someone for less than the full lease term
BThe tenant transfers all their lease rights to a new tenant for the remainder of the lease term✓ Correct
CThe landlord sells the building to a new owner
DThe lease is extended for an additional term

Explanation

An assignment transfers all of the tenant's rights and obligations under the lease to an assignee for the remainder of the term; the original tenant may remain secondarily liable.

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