New Brunswick Permission to Sublet or Assign Lease

Get your landlord's consent to assign your lease or sublet your rental unit for the rest of the lease term with this Permission Agreement for New Brunswick.

This Permission Agreement is designed for tenants in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada, who wish to assign their lease or sublet their rental unit for the remainder of the lease term. It provides a formal process for obtaining a landlord's consent for these changes.

Landlord Consent

Before assigning your lease or subletting your rental unit, you must obtain your landlord's written approval. The landlord has the right to set requirements that the new tenant must meet. Only after the landlord gives written consent can the assignment or sublease proceed.

Assignment or Sublease Options

The agreement form includes distinct clauses for both assignment of the lease and subletting of the premises, allowing flexibility depending on the tenant’s specific needs.

Responsibility of Existing Tenant

Once a new tenant is approved, the landlord may choose to either:

• Hold the existing tenant responsible for fulfilling all obligations under the lease until the lease term ends.
• Release the existing tenant from all lease obligations, transferring full responsibility to the new tenant.

Document Format

The Permission Agreement is available as a downloadable and fully editable Microsoft Word template, making it convenient for adaptation to individual circumstances.

Jurisdiction

This agreement is intended solely for use within the Province of New Brunswick, Canada.