The California sublease agreement is a legal document that binds the current tenant of a rental property (the "sublessor") to a new tenant (the "sublessee") You can, but it's not a good idea.Most leases prohibit subletting, or only allow it with permission. No information is available for this page. 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. To operate a shortterm rental in San Bernardino, one must first apply for a permit. Any guest residing on the property for more than 14 days in a sixmonth period or spending more than 7 nights consecutively will be considered a tenant. Renters who break California leases face losing security deposits, owing remaining rent, harming credit, and landlord lawsuits. Courts do not enforce "illegal" contracts (ex. A mob hit contract).