Right to Sublease
Generally, landlords have no legal obligation to allow subleases. In most states, their written authorization is required for a tenant to sublet a dwelling. Tenants must also ensure that sublease agreements comply with the original lease’s terms.
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RIGHT TO SUBLEASE LEASE AMENDMENT
1. THE PARTIES. This Right to Sublease Lease Amendment (“Amendment”) made this [MM/DD/YYYY], is by and between:
Landlord: [LANDLORD’S NAME] (“Landlord”).
Tenant: [TENANT’S NAME] (“Tenant”).
Landlord and Tenant are each referred to as a “Party” and, jointly, as the “Parties.”
2. EXISTING LEASE. The Parties agree to amend a lease signed by both the Landlord and Tenant on [MM/DD/YYYY], (“Existing Lease”) for the property located at [PROPERTY ADDRESS] (“Property”).
3. AMENDMENTS. The Parties hereby acknowledge the following amendments:
- Permission is hereby granted to Tenant to sublease the Property.
- Any and all subtenants shall be required to conform to all obligations and covenants of the Tenant as set forth in the Existing Lease, all provisions thereof remaining in full force and effect for the entire term of the sublease.
- If legal action is required to enforce any provision of this Amendment, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees.
- This Amendment in no way releases the Tenant from any obligation, responsibility or duty of a Tenant as set forth in the Existing Lease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Amendment as of the date first written above.
Landlord’s Signature: ___________________ Date: ___________
Print Name: ___________________
Tenant’s Signature: ___________________ Date: ___________
Print Name: ___________________