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Subletting an Apartment

Generally, unless your lease specifically states that you cannot sublet or sublease your apartment to another person, the landlord must let you do so and accept the person to whom you plan to sublet if that person will be as good a tenant as you.  You may choose to sublet a room or the entire apartment for a few months; it is up to you.  Keep in mind, though, that there are risks to subletting your apartment, and even if your lease does not prevent subleasing, your city's ordinances may prohibit it.

When you sublet, you remain the one liable for paying the rent, even though you may not be living in the property.  The subtenant pays you the rent, but then you have to pay your landlord (the subtenant answers to you, not to your landlord).  If the person subletting the apartment (or house) does not pay the rent, the landlord can begin eviction proceedings against you.  If the person subletting causes damage to the property, the landlord can keep your security deposit to cover it.  In essence, when you sublet to someone, you become the subtenant's landlord at the same time being responsible to your own landlord.  

Consider the drawbacks to subletting your apartment.  You may end up having to sue your subtenant for rent or damages, just as any landlord would if rent isn't paid or if the apartment is not kept in good condition.  If you do decide to sublet, think of yourself as a landlord and have the subtenant sign a lease and pay a security deposit to protect yourself.  You may also want to contact a lawyer to review the lease to ensure its legality.

Find out how to get your security deposit refunded