DEED OF ASSIGNMENT What is a Deed of Assignment? A Deed of Assignment is a legal document used in #Nigeria to transfer ownership of real property (land or building) from a seller (assignor) to a buyer (assignee). It serves as a permanent record of the transfer, specifying the date ownership changes hands. Who produces it? A Deed of Assignment is typically prepared by the buyer's lawyer (assignee's lawyer) and reviewed and signed by the seller (assignor or vendor) key benefits of a Deed of Assignment - *Proof of Ownership*: It serves as legal proof of ownership transfer, documenting the shift of property rights between the original owner and the new owner. - *Protection Against Fraud*: By documenting the assignment of property, this deed provides protection against fraudulent claims by third parties. - *Evidence for Future Transactions*: The Deed of Assignment is governed by several laws in Nigeria and can be used as evidence in court to resolve disputes. - ...