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March 3, 2009
Definition of sublet
Hi,
If I rent an apartment (in manhattan for example.. not sure if that matters) and I want to sublet it to another person- for example: I fly for an extended vacation. then will it be legal?
more questions in this regard-
2. I need the landlord approvel, that I know. But if he mentions on the lease that he agrees for me to sublet it does it make it legal?
3. Is there a length of time by which it is not considered a sublet. lets say I go for 6 months and I want to sublet it?
4. If the contract says- you can sublet. then do I need to inform him of the duration or it doesnt matter because he allowd for subletting?
Thanks.
Comments
Well, what does the lease say? What it says, it is.
Often, it will say you need the LL 's permission, which may not be unreasonably withheld.
Posted by: denton at March 3, 2009 2:51 PM
Read your lease (and any riders that might have come with it). What is allowable and what isn't will be spelled out there.
Generally speaking, however, subletting is frowned upon. It is the rare circumstance where landlords ok it. Most leases hold subletting as grounds for terminating the lease.
Posted by: christopher at March 3, 2009 3:47 PM
Are you stabilized?
http://www.housingnyc.com/html/resources/faq/subletting.html
Posted by: mod squad at March 3, 2009 4:42 PM
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