Deed of Assignment (Single Tenant)

This Deed of Assignment (Single Tenant) allows an existing tenant (the Assignor) to transfer their interest in a tenancy agreement to a replacement tenant (the Assignee). 

Why Use A Deed Of Assignment 

A Deed of Assignment is used where an existing tenant transfers their interest in the tenancy to another person. This can arise when a replacement tenant takes over or one joint tenant leaves and another joins.

Using a properly drafted Deed of Assignment:

• Transfers legal responsibility for rent and obligations 
• Protects the landlords position
• Reduces disputes at the end of the tenancy 

Is This Deed Suitable For Your Tenancy?

This template is designed for England only.  If your property is in Wales, different rules apply for contract-holders under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.  Please see: Renting Homes Wales.

If there is more than one tenant named in the tenancy agreement, please use the Deed of Assignment (Joint Tenants), even where only one tenant is being replaced. 

Most tenancy agreements will restrict assignment without the landlord's written consent, or consent may be subject to conditions. Before using this Deed of Assignment, the tenancy agreement should be checked carefully to confirm whether assignment is permitted and any conditions that apply.  

What Happens If There Is A Guarantor?

If the landlord required a  guarantor for the original tenant ( for student tenants for example), this must be addressed when the tenancy is assigned.  The landlord should download and use a separate Deed of Release of Guarantor. 

Tenant Fees Act 2019 

If the tenant has requested the assignment of the tenancy, a landlord can charge a fee for this provided it does not exceed £50 as per the Tenant Fees Act 2019. Please see: Guidance Note: Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England). 

This Deed of Assignment (Single Tenant) is in open format. Either enter the requisite details in the highlighted fields or adjust the wording to suit your purposes.

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