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Sublease Agreement

This Sublease Agreement is between the original tenant (“Sublessor”) and the person renting from them (“Subtenant”) for the premises below, which the Sublessor rents from the Landlord under the Original Lease.

Parties & Premises

Sublessor
Phone		Email
Subtenant
Sub. Phone		Sub. Email
Landlord
Premises
Original Lease Dated		Original Lease Ends

Term, Rent & Deposit

Sublease Start		Sublease End
Monthly Rent		Due Day
Pay To		Late Fee
Security Deposit		Utilities
Furnishings

Terms

Original Lease

The Subtenant has received a copy of the Original Lease and agrees to follow all of its terms. Nothing in this sublease allows anything the Original Lease prohibits.

Sublessor’s Duties

The Sublessor stays responsible to the Landlord under the Original Lease and will forward any Landlord notices to the Subtenant.

Condition & Deposit

The Subtenant will leave the premises as found, except normal wear and tear, and may not sublet further. The deposit, less lawful deductions, will be returned within the time required by state law.

☐ The Landlord consents to this sublease. ☐ Consent is not required under the Original Lease.

Landlord Consent Signature

Date

Sublessor

Signature
Printed Name
Date

Subtenant

Signature
Printed Name
Date

※ Not legal advice. Many leases require the landlord’s written consent to sublet; subletting without it can be a lease violation. Rules vary by state and city.

How to fill out a Sublease Agreement

Sublease Agreement template preview — Free Sublease Agreement template

A sublease agreement lets a tenant (the sublessor) rent all or part of their place to someone else (the subtenant) for part of the lease term. The original tenant stays responsible to the landlord, and the subtenant must follow the original lease.

How to fill it out

Enter the sublessor (the current tenant), the subtenant, the landlord and the premises, plus the date and end date of the original lease.
Set the sublease start and end dates — the end date must be on or before the original lease ends.
Fill in the monthly rent, due day, who it is paid to, late fee, security deposit, who pays which utilities and any furnishings included.
Read the terms about the original lease, the sublessor's duties and the condition of the unit and deposit, and edit them if needed.
Check the box for landlord consent and get the landlord's signature if your lease requires it.
The sublessor and subtenant sign and date it. Give the subtenant a copy of the original lease, which they agree to follow.

Tips

Read the subletting clause in your lease before you advertise the room. Many leases require the landlord's written consent.
Collect a security deposit and do a move-in walk-through with photos, so you can return the deposit fairly.
Keep paying the landlord on time yourself, even if the subtenant pays you late — you are still responsible under the original lease.
Agree on how utilities in your name will be split and paid, and put the amount or method in writing.
If you sublet a furnished unit, list the furniture and its condition on a separate page.

Sublease Agreement example

Parties & Premises

Sublessor: Emily Johnson
Phone: (555) 234-5678
Email: [email protected]
Subtenant: Chris Park
Sub. Phone: (309) 555-0110
Sub. Email: [email protected]
Landlord: Oak Ridge Apartments, (555) 600-7700
Premises: 77 Oak Ridge Rd, Apt 210, Springfield, IL 62704 — whole unit
Original Lease Dated: March 1, 2026
Original Lease Ends: February 28, 2027

Term, Rent & Deposit

Sublease Start: November 1, 2026
Sublease End: February 28, 2027
Monthly Rent: $1,050.00
Due Day: 1st
Pay To: Sublessor
Late Fee: $25.00 after the 5th
Security Deposit: $1,050.00
Utilities: Paid by Subtenant
Furnishings: Bed, sofa, desk, kitchenware

Sublessor

Printed Name: Emily Johnson
Date: October 20, 2026

Subtenant

Printed Name: Chris Park
Date: October 20, 2026

All names, companies and contact details are fictional. Click “Fill sample” above to put this example into the empty fields; click again to remove the parts you did not change.

FAQ

Do I need my landlord's permission to sublet?

Often, yes. Many leases require written consent, and some states and cities have their own subletting rules. Subletting without required consent can be a lease violation.

Who is responsible if the subtenant doesn't pay?

The original tenant. The landlord can still hold you responsible for the full rent and any damage under the original lease.

Can the sublease last longer than my lease?

No. A sublease must end on or before the date the original lease ends.

Sublease vs. lease assignment?

In a sublease you stay on the lease and remain responsible. In an assignment, the new tenant takes over your lease, usually with the landlord's approval, and you may be released.

Is this legal advice?

No. This is a general template, not legal advice. Laws differ by state and city, so check your local rules or ask an attorney before relying on it for anything important.

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