As sublessor, you'll typically use a broker to market the space you want to sublet, set the terms of the sublease, evaluate potential subtenants, and collect rent from subtenants. Sublessors must also communicate with their landlords to ensure subleasing activities are in alignment with their original lease terms.
New York City law does not allow tenants that live in multiple dwellings (3 apartments or more) to sublet apartments for less than thirty days. Tenants must receive permission from their landlord in order to sublet their apartment by following a very technical procedure set forth by RPL 226-b.
How to create a sublease agreement Provide a description of the property. Add the names of the tenant and subtenant. Lay out the terms. Discuss any additional information. Decide the amount of rent. Determine the security deposit amount. State any late fees. List the policies and/or conditions.
What is included in a standard Commercial Sublease Agreement? Contract information. Names, addresses and contract information for both parties. Location of property. Physical address of building as well as a description of the specific space to be subleased. Terms. Payments. Utilities and services. Termination.
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.
The basic framework: A sublease clause permits the tenant, with certain stipulations, to rent out either a portion or the entirety of their leased space to a third party, referred to as a subtenant.
Real Property Law Section 226-b in conjunction with the Rent Stabilization Law gives tenants the right to sublease their apartment for a period of two out of every four years. In order to sublease an apartment, it is necessary that prior to the subleasing that the apartment be the tenants' primary residence.
Consent from the landlord A tenant must get a landlord's written permission to sub-let or transfer any part of the property. If a tenant does this without consent, they are breaching the terms of the tenancy agreement.
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.