Sublease agreements are legal documents detailing the terms and conditions of the lease of a property to a new tenant. It is an agreement between the original tenant or sublessor and a sublessee or new renter that may only apply if the original lease agreement doesn't prohibit it.
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The terms sublet and sublease are often used synonymously, but they have very different meanings. The gist is that a sublet occurs when you find a new renter for the property who will sign a new lease with the landlord, while a sublease occupies the space without signing a lease directly with the landlord.
How to Write One Identify all parties to the contract. Define the lease term. Identify the terms and rent amount. Address any other financial responsibilities. Discuss the terms of the security deposit. List any other restrictions. Date and sign the agreement. Attach a copy of the original lease.
The Landlord hereby consents to the Tenant's sublease of the Lease to the New Tenant on the terms of the sublease of the Lease, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit B (the "Sublease"). The Landlord's consent to the sublease does not constitute consent to any subsequent subleases or assignments of the Property.
Lessee shall not assign this Lease or sublet any portion of the Premises without prior written consent of the Lessor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any such assignment or subletting without consent shall be void and, at the option of the Lessor, may terminate this Lease.
How to Write One Identify all parties to the contract. Define the lease term. Identify the terms and rent amount. Address any other financial responsibilities. Discuss the terms of the security deposit. List any other restrictions. Date and sign the agreement. Attach a copy of the original lease.
Rental income from a sublet is taxable as ordinary income just like traditional rental income. Rent that you receive from a subtenant is technically classified as rental income that should be declared in your annual taxes.
The key distinction lies in whether the original lessee (now acting as a sublessor) remains liable to the superior landlord for the full lease amount. If so, the sublease income isn't a direct offset to lease expenses but rather recognized separately as income.