Customer: Are there new subletting laws in Oakland? And can I specify no subleasing but allow them to add people to the lease?Use this form to apply for exemption from the Rent Adjustment Program. This form already includes the required Notice to Tenants and Proof of Service. If the deposit is not refunded or transferred, both the former and current property owners are responsible to the tenant for the whole amount. Looking to sublet a gorgeous 1 bd 1 bath with Lake Merritt views and amazing amenities. Subletting is renting out an apartment, or any property, that has your name on the lease. Imagine having six months left on your 12-month lease. What if the lease says no subletting? What if your landlord is trying to charge for additional tenants?