Title is transferred and the buyer makes a promise to the seller that he or she will assume payments on the existing note as they fall due. This type of agreement transfers the obligations of one party under a contract to another party.It allows one party to "assume" the rights and responsibilities of the other party. 41-3 Redline 11.2022. This Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreement and. Landlord's Consent (the "Agreement"), is made as of this.