{"id":369239,"date":"2019-11-04T10:51:49","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T15:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability-fl-prod.internetbrands.com\/ability-law\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/primary-vs-secondary-leaseholder.html"},"modified":"2026-09-29T20:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T01:15:00","slug":"primary-vs-secondary-leaseholder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/primary-vs-secondary-leaseholder.html","title":{"rendered":"Primary vs. Secondary Leaseholder and Other Parties to a Lease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Primary vs. Secondary Leaseholder and Other Parties to a Lease<\/h1>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/natalie-moritz\/\">Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/robert-rafii-esq\/\">Robert Rafii, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            September 29, 2026\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-key-takeaways fl-mb30\" data-testid=\"fl-key-takeaways\">\n    <div class=\"fl-card-content\">\n        <div class=\"fl-card-body fl-card-bg-teal fl-flex fl-flex-column\">\n                            <h2 class=\"fl-card-title fl-h2 fl-no-margin\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n                        <ul>\n<li>A lease identifies all parties involved\u2014landlord, tenants, subtenants\u2014and spells out each person\u2019s responsibilities.<\/li>\n<li>Primary and secondary leaseholders share equal obligations unless the lease says otherwise, while subtenants answer to the tenant who rents to them.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re weighing who should be on the lease or whether subleasing makes sense, review the agreement with a local attorney first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n<p>Whether you are signing a commercial or a <span data-term-id=\"60135481\">residential lease<\/span>, several other parties may sign the real estate lease. <span data-term-id=\"60135482\">Lease agreements<\/span> often confer rights and responsibilities on each party involved. Leases all have a <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span> and at least one <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> but may include subtenants or <span data-term-id=\"60135509\">sublessees<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>This FindLaw article explains the different parties to a lease and their respective duties. If you\u2019re uneasy or unsure about any of the terms or language in your lease, get legal help before you sign. A lease is a legal contract, and reviewing it with <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/landlord-tenant\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a local attorney<\/a> can prevent issues or disputes later.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is a <span data-term-id=\"60135486\">Residential <\/span><span data-term-id=\"60135482\">Lease<\/span><span data-term-id=\"60135486\"> Agreement<\/span>?<\/h2>\n<p>A lease is a <span data-term-id=\"60135492\">legally binding contract<\/span> between a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/landlord-rights.html\"><span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/tenant-rights.html\"><span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span><\/a>. It covers the duties and obligations of all parties to the lease. For example, a <span data-term-id=\"60135481\">residential lease<\/span> should identify the <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span> as responsible for common areas, while basic maintenance for the dwelling unit falls to the <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"60135482\">lease agreement<\/span>\u00a0should also identify the type of lease. For example, whether the lease is a <span data-term-id=\"60135497\">fixed-term lease<\/span> (often a year) or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-month-by-month-lease-and-a-fixed.html\"><span data-term-id=\"60135490\">month-to-month lease<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Terms of Lease<\/h3>\n<p>The terms of the lease cover many areas, including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Amount of monthly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/rent-security-deposits.html\">rent<\/a><\/li>\n<li>How to make rental payments<\/li>\n<li>Description of the leased premises<\/li>\n<li><span data-term-id=\"60135505\">Occupancy limits<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/security-deposits.html\"><span data-term-id=\"60135483\">Security deposit<\/span><\/a>\u00a0amount<\/li>\n<li>The date when the <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> or renter can gain possession of the property<\/li>\n<li>Covenants<\/li>\n<li>Disclaimers<\/li>\n<li>Sublease\/sublet rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Other Lease Considerations<\/h3>\n<p>A lease should also include information on behaviors that may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/eviction.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lead to <span data-term-id=\"60135485\">eviction<\/span><\/a>, such as unpaid rent or\u00a0damage to the commercial or <span data-term-id=\"60135488\">residential property<\/span>. Although <span data-term-id=\"60135504\">oral <\/span><span data-term-id=\"60135482\">lease<\/span><span data-term-id=\"60135482\"> agreements<\/span> are valid in some states, <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlords<\/span> should use a <span data-term-id=\"60135491\">written lease<\/span> to avoid unnecessary conflicts.<\/p>\n<h2>Primary vs. Secondary Leaseholder: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n<p>Under <span data-term-id=\"60135487\">landlord<\/span><span data-term-id=\"60135487\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-term-id=\"60135487\">tenant<\/span><span data-term-id=\"60135487\"> law<\/span>, there\u2019s no legal difference between a primary leaseholder and a secondary leaseholder. But that changes if the lease terms explicitly state otherwise. This means both co-<span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenants<\/span>\u00a0occupy the rental property from the\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span>\u00a0for the same period.<\/p>\n<p>The <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/llc-for-real-estate-investing-findlaw.html\">receives rental income<\/a> from both through the end of the lease. Each co-<span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> is equally responsible for nonpayment and their share of expenses. This differs from the relationship between a <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> and a subtenant.<\/p>\n<h2><span data-term-id=\"60135480\">Landlord<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span> is often the <span data-term-id=\"60135499\">property owner<\/span> or the owner&#8217;s agent. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-open-a-property-management-company.html\">Real estate management companies<\/a> often act as <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlords<\/span> for private or corporate entities. The <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span> allows a <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> to use and occupy the rental property in exchange for payment of rent.<\/p>\n<h3><span data-term-id=\"60135480\">Landlord<\/span> Rights and Duties<\/h3>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"60135480\">Landlords<\/span> pay property taxes for most residential real estate or real property. <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">Landlords<\/span> also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/landlord-rights.html\">have the right to evict<\/a> a <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> for lease violations, including nonpayment of rent. They cannot use self-help to remove a <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> from their dwelling unit.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, they must follow local laws and ordinances regarding <span data-term-id=\"60135485\">eviction<\/span>, including giving their <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> written notice and a reasonable time to respond. If the <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> doesn\u2019t pay or vacate the rental property <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/how-long-does-the-eviction-process-take.html\">within the allotted time<\/a>, the <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span> can go to court for an order to vacate.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An eviction can negatively impact your credit score and your ability to secure rental housing in the future. Legal help is available. Find a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/landlord-tenant\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">landlord-tenant attorney<\/a> near you.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Anti-Discrimination Housing Laws <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">Landlords<\/span> Must Follow<\/h3>\n<p><span data-term-id=\"60135480\">Landlords<\/span> must follow local and federal anti-discrimination housing laws. Fair housing laws, including the federal\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/civilrights\/discrimination\/fair-housing-federal-laws.html\"><span data-term-id=\"60135501\">Fair Housing Act<\/span><\/a>, prohibit the <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span> from discriminating against <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenants<\/span> or prospective <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenants<\/span> in any aspect of the rental process or during their tenancy. <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">Landlords<\/span> cannot make any decisions based on a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/civilrights\/discrimination\/understanding-your-rights-housing-discrimination.html\">protected characteristic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Protected characteristics include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Age<\/li>\n<li>Race<\/li>\n<li>Ethnicity<\/li>\n<li>Religion<\/li>\n<li>Gender Identity<\/li>\n<li>Disability<\/li>\n<li>Familial Status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-term-id=\"60135479\">Tenant<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> is a person or entity with the right to occupy rental property per a <span data-term-id=\"60135484\">rental agreement<\/span> or lease. In addition to lease provisions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/state-by-state-chart-of-landlord-and-tenant-laws.html\">state law<\/a> usually outlines <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> rights within its <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span> and <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> law sections.<\/p>\n<h3>Subtenant<\/h3>\n<p>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/what-is-the-difference-between-subleasing-and-reletting.html\">subtenant<\/a>\u00a0is a party who rents from the <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span>. Consider a commercial property that leases out part of the leased property to a commercial <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span>. For <span data-term-id=\"60135481\">residential leases<\/span>, a subtenant often rents from the <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> named in the lease.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the primary <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> rents a two-bedroom apartment and leases out one bedroom. In this scenario, the subtenant pays rent to the primary <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span>, who pays rent to the <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span>. Anyone considering this option should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/are-sublet-fees-legal.html\">check with their <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span> first<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span> may prohibit subleasing, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/legalblogs\/law-and-life\/5-common-legal-problems-with-subleasing\/\">violating that rule<\/a> can tie both the\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span>\u00a0and subtenant to an <span data-term-id=\"60135485\">eviction<\/span> case. An <span data-term-id=\"60135485\">eviction<\/span> lawsuit can negatively affect a <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span>\u2019s credit score. It can also create animosity between the <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> and the homeowner or <span data-term-id=\"60135493\">property manager<\/span> who has rented out the premises.<\/p>\n<h3><span data-term-id=\"60135502\">Roommates<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/adding-a-roommate-to-your-lease.html\"><span data-term-id=\"60135502\">Roommates<\/span><\/a>\u00a0listed on the lease are also <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenants<\/span>, and each one is individually fully responsible for the total rent due to the residential <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span> unless the lease specifically states otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>If only one <span data-term-id=\"60135502\">roommate<\/span> is on the lease and the others still need to sign the lease, only the <span data-term-id=\"60135502\">roommate<\/span> listed is a <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span>. The others are subtenants. Only <span data-term-id=\"60135502\">roommates<\/span> who sign the lease are responsible for the total amount of rent to the <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/litigation\/going-to-court\/can-i-sue-a-roommate-for-breaking-a-lease.html\"><span data-term-id=\"60135502\">Roommates<\/span> often resolve claims<\/a> between\u00a0themselves through contract law rather than <span data-term-id=\"60135487\">landlord<\/span><span data-term-id=\"60135487\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-term-id=\"60135487\">tenant<\/span><span data-term-id=\"60135487\"> law<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>Parties to <span data-term-id=\"60135506\">Commercial <\/span><span data-term-id=\"60135482\">Lease Agreements<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Commercial leases differ from\u00a0<span data-term-id=\"60135481\">residential leases<\/span> in a few ways. First, most of these leases cover property zoned for businesses, while others are in mixed-use zones. Most commercial leases involve a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/landlord-tenant-law\/landlord-tenant-dictionary.html\"><span data-term-id=\"60135494\">lessor<\/span> or a <span data-term-id=\"60135495\">lessee<\/span><\/a>. The <span data-term-id=\"60135494\">lessor<\/span> is the <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span> or the party leasing out the property. <span data-term-id=\"60135494\">Lessors<\/span> rent property to a <span data-term-id=\"60135495\">lessee<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Legal Help With a <span data-term-id=\"60135496\">Rental Contract<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Understanding a lease can be confusing. These agreements are legal documents and often contain complex legal terms and language. It\u2019s natural to feel overwhelmed. Both <span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlords<\/span> and <span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenants<\/span> can benefit from an attorney\u2019s expertise before signing a lease. An attorney can review the lease for red flags, illegal clauses, or terms that aren\u2019t in your best interests.<\/p>\n<p>FindLaw\u2019s directory of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/landlord-tenant\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-term-id=\"60135480\">landlord<\/span>&#8211;<span data-term-id=\"60135479\">tenant<\/span> lawyers<\/a> can connect you with qualified legal help near you. Because state and local laws are relevant, your attorney should be licensed in the state where you live. Enter your city or ZIP code for a list of legal professionals in your area. 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