What is an Sublease Agreement?
A sublease agreement formalizes the arrangement between a tenant and a third party to whom they rent their space. The tenant may decide to sublet the space to generate income from unused square footage, or they may be going away for extended periods and want to save on rent.
If your lease agreement allows you to rent to another person, you must sign an agreement to hold the subtenant accountable. Remember, the contract is between you (the sublessor) and the new tenant (the sublessee). Your landlord still expects you to live by the terms of the original lease. Your sublease contract should take those terms into account when establishing the rules for use, such as permitted modifications, pet and smoking policies, and procedures for addressing noise violations.
Aside from the rent amount, address such matters as the duration of tenancy, rent due dates, and security deposit. Use the contract to outline the sublessee’s maintenance responsibilities and set conditions for termination of the lease. Both parties must sign the contract to make it enforceable.
A sublease agreement is distinct from a lease assignment agreement, which officially transfers the lease to a different tenant, who then becomes responsible for the lease until it expires.
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