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10. 6. Subsection (5) (4) implements the rule of subsection (2).
Subsection (2) provides that, even though a transfer is effective,
a provision in the lease agreement prohibiting it or making it an
event of default may be enforceable as provided in subsection (5)
(4). See Brummond v. First National Bank of Clovis, 656 P.2d 884,
35 U.C.C.Rep.Serv. (Callaghan) 1311 (N.Mex.1983), stating the
analogous rule for Section 9-311 [Maine cite section 9-1311]. If
the transfer prohibited by the lease agreement is made an event of
default, then, under subsection 5(a) (4)(a), unless the default is
waived or there is an agreement otherwise, the aggrieved party has
the rights and remedies referred to in Section 2A-501(2), viz.
those in this Article and, except as limited in the Article, those
provided in the lease agreement. In the unlikely circumstance that
the lease agreement prohibits the transfer without making a
violation of the prohibition an event of default or, even if there
is no prohibition against the transfer, and the transfer is one
that materially impairs performance, changes duties, or increases
risk (for example, a sublease or assignment to a party using the
goods improperly or for an illegal purpose), then subsection 5(b)
(4)(b) is applicable. In that circumstance, unless the party
aggrieved by the transfer has otherwise agreed in the lease
contract, such as by assenting to a particular transfer or to
transfers in general, or agrees in some other manner, the aggrieved
party has the right to recover damages from the transferor and a
court may, in appropriate circumstances, grant other relief, such
as cancellation of the lease contract or an injunction against the
transfer.

 
11. 7. If a transfer gives rise to the rights and remedies
provided in subsection (5) (4), the transferee as an alternative
may propose, and the other party may accept, adequate cure or
compensation for past defaults and adequate assurance of future
due performance under the lease contract. Subsection (5) (4)
does not preclude any other relief that may be available to a
party to the lease contract aggrieved by a transfer subject to an
enforceable prohibition, such as an action for interference with
contractual relations.

 
12. 8. Subsection (8) (7) requires that a provision in a
consumer lease prohibiting a transfer, or making it an event of
default, must be specific, written and conspicuous. See Section
1-201(10). This assists in protecting a consumer lessee against
surprise assertions of default.

 
13. 9. Subsection (6) (5) is taken almost verbatim from the
provisions of Section 2-210(4) 2-210(5). The subsection states a
rule of construction that distinguishes a commercial assignment,
which substitutes the assignee for the assignor as to rights and


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