Editor's Note: An assignment and assumption agreement assigns contractual rights or intangible personal property (such as intellectual property or goodwill) from one party, the assignor, to another party, the assignee, who will also assume at least some of the associated liabilities and performance obligations.
Navigating Legal Complexities in Ohio Real estate wholesalers act as a trustee of the deal, entering into a contract with a seller and then assigning that contract to an end buyer. As an assignee, the wholesaler must ensure that all contractual terms are explicit and legally sound.
Also, to enhance its enforceability, it is advisable to have the assignment agreement witnessed or notarized, depending on the jurisdiction's legal requirements. Additionally, maintaining a record of the executed contract is essential for future reference and as evidence of the assignment.
Also called an assignment and assumption. An agreement in which one party transfers its contractual rights and obligations to another party.
An assignment and assumption agreement is used after a contract is signed, in order to transfer one of the contracting party's rights and obligations to a third party who was not originally a party to the contract.
Also called an assignment and assumption. An agreement in which one party transfers its contractual rights and obligations to another party.
All in all, it is legal to assign real estate contracts. In fact, all contracts are assignable by default unless specifically stated otherwise within the agreement. As with anything having to do with contracts, it is extremely important to read the contract you will be signing with any seller of a property.
The assignor must agree to assign their rights and duties under the contract to the assignee. The assignee must agree to accept, or "assume," those contractual rights and duties. The other party to the initial contract must consent to the transfer of rights and obligations to the assignee.
OLB's Memorandum, like its briefing in the Court of Appeals, makes much of the fact that Ohio law generally permits the assignment of contracts.
Under property law, assignment typically arises in landlord-tenant situations. For example, A might be renting from landlord B but wants to another party (C) to take over the property. In this scenario, A might be able to choose between assigning and subleasing the property to C.