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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.
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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.
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Disclaimer...Legal
information is not legal advice. This site
provides
general legal information, not the application of law to a
particular individual or situation. This site is is
not responsible for any errors or omissions. All
information in this site is provided "as is,"
with no guarantee of accuracy, timeliness, completeness or
of the results obtained from the use of this information.
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