An assignment of rents is typically given in addition to the right to foreclose. It is typical on commercial properties.This assignment allows the new lender to enforce the terms of the deed of trust, collect payments, and take action in case of default. A short form deed of trust for commercial real estate loans. I found a short form deed of trust and assignment of rents made between a family friend (trustor) and my parents (beneficiary) on the friend's house. This space reserved for Recorder's use only. OPEN-ENDED MORTGAGE, SECURITY AGREEMENT, ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS. Attention: Brian T. Holmes, Esq. The ordinary assignment clause in a mortgage gives no title to the rents even after default. Com Making Real Estate Deeds Easy Since 1997.