The Deed of Covenant on Assignment of Lease is a crucial document in New Zealand property law, commonly used when an existing tenant wishes to transfer their lease to another party. This document is essential for protecting the interests of all parties involved in the lease assignment process, particularly the landlord's rights and the continuity of lease obligations. It is required when a tenant (assignor) wants to assign their lease to a new tenant (assignee), ensuring that the new tenant becomes directly liable to the landlord for all lease obligations. The deed must comply with New Zealand's Property Law Act 2007 and related legislation, and typically includes details about the original lease, property description, parties involved, and specific conditions of the assignment. It's particularly important in commercial, retail, and industrial leasing arrangements where the landlord needs assurance that the new tenant will fulfill all lease obligations.
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1. Parties: Identifies all parties to the deed including Landlord, Original Tenant (Assignor), New Tenant (Assignee), and any guarantors
2. Background: Sets out the context of the original lease, the desire to assign, and the requirement for the covenant
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defines key terms used in the deed and establishes interpretation principles
4. Consent to Assignment: Records the landlord's formal consent to the assignment of lease
5. Covenant by Assignee: New tenant's direct covenant with the landlord to perform and observe the tenant's obligations under the lease
6. Acknowledgments: Assignee's acknowledgment of lease terms and conditions
7. Landlord's Rights and Remedies: Confirms the landlord's continuing rights under the original lease
8. Costs: Addresses responsibility for legal and other costs related to the assignment
9. Execution: Formal execution block for all parties to sign the deed
1. Guarantor Covenant: Required when there are guarantors for the new tenant's obligations
2. Release of Original Tenant: Optional section if the original tenant is to be released from future obligations
3. Release of Original Guarantor: Used when original guarantors are to be released from their obligations
4. Specific Property Obligations: Required when there are special conditions or requirements relating to the property
5. GST Provisions: Required when GST implications need to be specifically addressed
6. Insurance Requirements: Used when specific insurance obligations need to be highlighted or modified
7. Bank Guarantee or Security: Required when additional security arrangements are part of the assignment
1. Schedule 1 - Original Lease Details: Copy or summary of the original lease including all variations and supplementary deeds
2. Schedule 2 - Property Description: Detailed description of the leased premises including address and legal description
3. Schedule 3 - Assignee Details: Detailed information about the new tenant including business structure and contact details
4. Schedule 4 - Special Conditions: Any special conditions or specific requirements relating to the assignment
5. Appendix A - Copy of Original Lease: Complete copy of the original lease document and any variations
6. Appendix B - Required Certificates: Copies of any required certificates (e.g., insurance certificates, bank guarantees)
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