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Subleasing Agreement

How do I go about subleasing?

  • Obtain permission from your landlord
    • Ask what fees may be involved (refer to your lease for clarification).
    • Does the landlord use a specific agreement form?
    • What are the requirements for rent payment?
  • Remember that YOU are still responsible for your lease.
  • Use a written agreement
    • This should include ALL the terms of YOUR original lease.
    • Attach a copy of your original lease and rules.
  • Take a written agreement
    • You and the subtenant should inventory the condition of the unit (use a Damage Checklist supplied by OCL).
    • Prepare the list in triplicate (allowing for copies for the landlord, subtenant, and you)
  • Arrange financial responsibilities with care.
    • Determine whether the subtenant will pay you or the landlord directly.
    • Decide if the subtenant will pay for the security deposit and/or the last months rent.
  • Obtain a security deposit.
    • Obtain a security deposit from the subtenant to protect you from any damage costs during the sublease term.
  • Synchronize sublet term with your lease.
    • Make sure that the sublease is NOT longer than your original lease.
  • Prepare the sublease in triplicate.
    • Make copies for you, the subtenant, and the landlord.
  • Get References
    • Get a reference with address and phone number and get the parent's name, address, and phone number.

Sublease Agreement Form


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