Try brokers that work with independent landlords who might be more willing to consider your circumstances. This section answers some common questions about subletting.Expand All Where can you sublet? If you share an apartment, then whoever has good credit will rent it, and expect to be paid the share of the person who has bad credit. Before you fill out an application, ask the landlord if they do a credit check. You've finally settled into apartment living. Create your Massachusetts sublease agreement to rent your unit. Use our free template to sublet to a new tenant. Subletting is the same as subleasing; the two words are interchangeable. As long as your landlord, or state law, approves, anyone can sublet.