The form typically states that there can be no assignment or subletting without the landlord's prior written consent. A tenant may not assign the lease without the landlord's written consent.The landlord may withhold consent without cause. The best clause from a tenant's perspective is one that grants the tenant the right to assign or sublet freely without landlord's further consent. If a lease is silent or simply states that a tenant may assign, then the tenant can assign without the need for the landlord's consent. Under state law, the owner must provide written consent before the primary tenant can "assign" (transfer) the lease to you. A standard provision of commercial leases is the requirement for tenants to obtain landlord consent to an assignment of the lease. The original tenant should prepare the Lease Assignment Agreement because the contract is between the assignor and the assignee. In the event that this Lease is not terminated,. Such provisions prohibit any assignment of the lease without the permission of the landlord.