Tenant Home Rental Sublet Agreements
When a tenant needs to move out of his property, or just plans on being away from the property for an extended period of time, he may be able to sublet the property to someone else. By subletting the property, the tenant is free of the financial obligations. However, subletting may cause additional burdens.
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Subleasing
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Subletting occurs when a tenant moves out of his rental property and rents the property to another person for the remainder of the lease term. Many tenants choose to sublet their rental unit in lieu of breaking the lease agreement. However, the original tenant is responsible for both the terms of the lease agreement and the property itself. If the person who sublets the rental property does not pay the monthly rent, the original tenant will be responsible for making the payment. If the person damages the rental property, the landlord may charge the original tenant for repairs.
Agreements
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A tenant who sublets her rental property should ask the new renter to sign a written agreement. This agreement, known as a sublet agreement, should state the terms of renting the property. The tenant should include the length of the sublet agreement, the amount of rent due each month and where to make the payment. The tenant should also include a list of any rules the landlord has for the property. The tenant may want to have the landlord present for the signing or ask the landlord to sign the sublet agreement as well.
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Regulations
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Most standard lease agreements include a clause regarding subletting a rental property. The tenant should read this clause carefully before subletting his property. Typically, the lease agreement will state that the tenant must get permission from the landlord before subletting to another tenant. The lease may also state that the original tenant is responsible for paying the rent directly to the landlord. In this case, the original tenant will need to collect the rent from the subletting tenant.
Tips
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Tenants should read their leases carefully before attempting to sublet their apartments. After reading the lease, the tenant should contact the landlord directly about subletting the apartment. Keeping the landlord informed may help alleviate problems later on. Prospective tenants who are considering subletting a rental property should ask to see the original lease agreement. The original lease agreement should match the sublet agreement. For example, the length of the sublet agreement cannot extend beyond the remainder of the original lease.
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