Subleasing might be a good option if you need to move before your lease is up, but a few legal problems can potentially arise.
Subleasing, or subletting, allows the current tenant to lease the property to another person, rather than having the subtenant lease directly with the landlord.
But as the original tenant, you need to be careful. Here are five legal problems that commonly occur in subleasing situations:
Need more legal help with subleasing your place? Consult an experienced landlord-tenant attorney for a better understanding of your legal rights.
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