Subletting without Management's permission is grounds for eviction. " Are there legal grounds for them not allowing subletting?Many landlords prohibit tenants from subleasing their apartments, especially shortterm, so check your lease to see whether it's allowed. There are no laws in Ohio about subleasing, which means it's totally up to the landlords and tenants in the state to figure out. No. Unless your lease already grants consent, you will need the written consent of the landlord for a sublease. If you have a lease for a set term, like one year, you can sublet with or without your landlord's permission, unless they prohibit this in the written lease. If you have a lease for a set term, like one year, you can sublet with or without your landlord's permission, unless they prohibit this in the written lease.