Why Subletting Without Permission Can Break Your Lease Agreement
The do's and don’ts behind subletting.
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As a tenant, it is crucial to ensure that your tenancy lease agreement has the option to sublet if you expect to change work locations in the future or if you are planning to take an extended vacation.
Often, tenants want to sublet their apartment for different reasons, including extra income. It is vital to get their landlord's consent before subletting because it can breach their lease terms. Unfortunately, subletting without the landlord's consent may be a sufficient breach for the landlord to seek a court order for eviction.
Before a subtenant moves into your home, you'll need to get written permission from the apartment owner or property manager to add a subtenant.
If you go ahead and sublet your apartment without written consent from your landlord or property manager when it's required, then you could be in big trouble. If your landlord finds out you've sublet your apartment without obtaining permission, you and your subtenant could be evicted for violating the lease.
To avoid issues with your landlord, it's wise not to sublet your place if you haven't received written permission. Sneaking a subtenant into your apartment without notifying your landlord could end up in you or the subtenant being forced you to move out of your apartment.
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