An Assumption and Consent Agreement (also called a Consent to Assignment) is a legal document used to transfer rights or obligations from one party to another. It is used when one party (the assignor) wishes to transfer contractual rights or obligations to another party (the assignee). This document must be signed by both parties in order to be legally binding. There are two types of Assumption and Consent Agreements: 1. A Letter of Assistance: This type of Assumption and Consent Agreement is a letter from one party to another agreeing to take on the rights or obligations of a third party. The Letter of Assistance is typically used in business transactions when the assignor and assignee are not in direct contact. 2. A Consent to Assignment: This type of Assumption and Consent Agreement is used when the assignor and assignee are in direct contact. The Consent to Assignment must be signed by both parties and outlines the specific rights and obligations that are being transferred from one party to another. The Assumption and Consent Agreement should include the following information: • Name of the assignor and assignee • Description of the rights or obligations being transferred • Date on which the rights or obligations will be transferred • Signature of both parties The Assumption and Consent Agreement is a legally binding document and should be used whenever the rights or obligations of a contract are being transferred.