If the contract specifically precludes assignment, the contractual right is not assignable. Whether a contract is assignable is a matter of contractual intent and one must look to the language used by the parties to discern that intent.
While a real estate agent is able to complete these documents by filling-in blanks on the preprinted forms, they absolutely cannot draft real estate contracts or other documents, including leases and amendments.
In Arizona, most real estate contracts are assignable unless explicitly stated otherwise in the agreement. Certain conditions may affect this, however. For example, contracts involving personal services or that require specific qualifications of the parties may not be assignable.
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.
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.
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.