A complete transfer of a tenant's rights to another individual is referred to as what?

The term that describes a complete transfer of a tenant's rights to another individual is known as an assignment. In this context, an assignment occurs when a tenant transfers all obligations and rights under a lease to another party. This means the assignee steps into the shoes of the original tenant and assumes full responsibility for the lease, including paying rent and adhering to the lease terms.

In contrast, a sublet represents a situation where the original tenant (the sublessor) retains some rights while leasing the property to another individual (the sublessee). The sublessor remains ultimately responsible to the landlord for the lease agreement, which is not the case in an assignment. Waiver refers to the relinquishing of a right or claim, which does not relate to the transfer of tenant rights. An option typically refers to a right or opportunity to do something within a future time frame, unrelated to the transfer of leasehold interests.