Subletting
/ˈsʌblɛtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of a tenant leasing rented premises to a third party in whole or part while maintaining responsibility under the original lease.
The tenant's subletting of the apartment required the landlord's written consent.
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Commentary
Subletting often requires landlord approval and does not terminate the original leasehold; tenants remain liable to the landlord.
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