A tenant can sublet without the landlord's permission, even if the lease says its forbidden. You are entitled to one month's rent if you are evicted to allow the owner or their relative to move into the unit or to take the unit off the rental market.Most leases prohibit subletting, or only allow it with permission. Customer: Have been subletting without permission in oakland CA, and new landlord knows. What are my options? Tenants have many rights when renting a residential unit. The Rent Ordinance specifically states that when a single-family home has a permitted ADU on the same lot, both units are considered partially regulated. Tenants generally can't sublet their unit without the landlord's consent. Protect your rentals with Avail lease agreements and amendments. You may contact staff to request a link to complete the form via DocuSign.