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How To Make a Sublease Agreement: Free Template<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Jordan Walker, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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A sublease agreement<\/span> is a written contract that allows a current tenant to rent all or part of a home to another person, called a subtenant<\/span>. Before creating a sublease agreement<\/span>, the original tenant<\/span> should review their lease, obtain the landlord\u2019s written approval if required, and clearly state the rent, sublease dates, security deposit<\/span>, utilities<\/span>, property rules, and each person\u2019s responsibilities. The original tenant<\/span> generally remains responsible to the landlord under the original lease. This can include responsibility for rent, damage, and lease violations, even if the subtenant<\/span> causes the problem.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In this article, we explain when sublease agreements<\/span> are used, the information you need to include, and how to write your own.<\/p>\n

Before you sign anything, check the master lease<\/span> and local rental laws. Many leases require the landlord\u2019s written permission before a tenant can sublet<\/span>, and subleasing without required approval can put the original tenant<\/span> at risk of lease violations or eviction.<\/p>\n

For more information about rental rights and responsibilities, review FindLaw\u2019s landlord-tenant law overview<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n Jump to Sublease Agreement Template<\/span>\n <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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What Is a Sublease Agreement<\/span>?<\/h2>\n

A sublease agreement<\/span><\/u><\/a>, also called a sublet<\/span> agreement, is a written contract that lets a current tenant rent all or part of their rental home to another person. A clear agreement can help protect both people, set expectations about rent and rules, and reduce the risk of disputes. The agreement typically involves the following parties:<\/p>\n