Subleasing

SUBLEASING:

  Unless the lease allows it, a tenant may not sublet (rent the house or apartment to another person) without the written consent of the landlord. If a tenant sublets the house or apartment without consent of the landlord, the landlord may evict the subtenant and sue both the subtenant and the original tenant for any damages caused by the subletting arrangement.

 If the lease does permit you to sublease, subletting can still be complicated. Unless the subtenant and the landlord sign a lease agreement with each other, you will become the landlord of the new tenant. For example, your subtenant will have to request repairs to the apartment or house from you. You will then have to request the repairs from your landlord. Moreover, you will remain liable to your landlord for the rent.

  You should have your landlord release you in writing from any further liability under your lease. This will avoid the undesirable situation where you are stuck in the middle between your landlord  and your subtenant.

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