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Frequently asked questions > Commercial lease > The rights and obligations of each > What is the difference between "assign" and "sub-lease" of his rights in a lease?

What is the difference between "assign" and "sub-lease" of his rights in a lease?

  • When the lessee sublets, he remains, according to the Civil Code of Quebec, responsible for all the obligations of the lease.
  • When he assigns his rights in the lease, the lessee is not responsible anymore towards the lessor.
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