A sublet allows direct landlord communication with the subtenant, unlike a sublease, where the legal relationship is between the primary and subtenant. In contrast, subletting is when the landlord creates a new rental agreement with a new party.The term "sublet" means a transfer of Tenant's interest for a period less than the remaining term of the Agreement. A sublease can mean that you are subleasing the space to a main tenant (MT) who is on the Lease Agreement and you are paying the main tenant. A sublease agreement is a legal document allowing existing tenants to rent out their rented space to another party, the subtenant. I believe the difference is that if you sublet, you are interacting with the landlord, and you have a direct contract with them. No one can foresee the future; a tenant may need to move out before the lease ends for a variety of reasons. End the lease;; Have the problem repaired and deduct the cost of the repair from your rent; or; File suit to force the landlord to make the repairs. Try it for free today.