Customer: Have been subletting without permission in oakland CA, and new landlord knows. What are my options?If a tenant sublets their unit without the landlord's permission, this could be considered a violation of the lease and grounds for eviction. A tenant can sublet without the landlord's permission, even if the lease says its forbidden. You can, but it's not a good idea. Most leases prohibit subletting, or only allow it with permission. 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. The landlord does not have to give you approval. Be wary of services such as AirBnB especially if your lease says you cannot sublet without landlord approval.