Define Sub Lease
Subleases are rental agreements made between a tenant and a subtenant. Neither party in the sublease has a legal interest in the property and so are not considered to be the property's owner. Many lease agreements explicitly prohibit subleasing due to the risk it might present to a property or tenant.
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Primary Lease
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A primary lease is signed by a tenant with the owner of the property they're occupying, or that owner's representative. While the owner is ultimately responsible for the property, the tenant agrees to use it in exchange for paying rent. The tenant's lease agreement also specifies how long the tenant will use the property.
Sublease
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A sublease agreement is not signed by a tenant and the property owner, but by two tenants. The first tenant rents the land, space, or unit from the property owner in exchange for a rent, while the second tenant rents the land from the first tenant. Often property owners prohibit tenants from subleasing their property.
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Purposes of a Sublease
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Tenants may sublease their rental for various reasons. In many cases, it's to fulfill a lease obligation after circumstances require a tenant move out. Many leases are agreed to for a set period of time--often a year or six months--during which the tenant is responsible for rent. If the tenant has to move before the lease is up, they might sublet to another tenant to pay their rent for the remainder of their lease.
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