Direct Lease Vs Sublease In Chicago
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A lease is a rental contract between a landlord and a tenant, whereas a sublease is a contract between a tenant and a sub-tenant who has assumed obligations of the tenant's lease.
Chicago has specific rules under its Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance. Here, landlords must approve a reasonable sublease unless the tenant lives in an owner-occupied property with six or fewer units. This makes subletting in Chicago more tenant-friendly.
You should reach out to the management office in your building. Let them know your intentions and ask them to share your contact informaiton with anyone looking to sublet. They do get calls from time to time from people looking for short term options. Also, as suggested, FB and Craigslist.
In a standard lease, the tenant has direct obligations to the landlord including paying rent, maintaining the property, and complying with lease terms. In a sublease, the original tenant retains these responsibilities to the landlord, even after subleasing the property.
Is Subleasing the Best Option? Subleasing may be most advantageous to tenants if: Market rental rates have increased relative to the tenant's lease rates, particularly if the tenant is permitted to keep all or part of the increased rates under the sublease.
Cons of a sublease agreement A sublease contract means less control over apartment changes. Lack of renewal opportunities or security with future lease. Limited amenities on the rental property. Heavy reliance on original tenant's obligations. Legal protection. Sublease agreements are normally cheaper.
Direct leasing is a two-party transaction that involves an equipment supplier (manufacturer or dealer) and the asset's user (lessee), whereby the equipment is produced or purchased by the supplier and then leased directly to the customer by the supplier, either as an operating or finance lease.