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25 CFR § 166.226Chapter I

May the holder of a leasehold mortgage assign the leasehold interest after a sale or foreclosure of an approved encumbrance?

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Yes. The holder of a leasehold mortgage may assign a leasehold interest obtained by a sale or foreclosure of an approved encumbrance without our approval if the assignee agrees in writing to be bound by the terms of the permit. A permit may provide the Indian landowners with a right of first refusal on the conveyance of the permit interest (leasehold).

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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