SUBLEASE

A "sublet" or "sublease" is a Lease by a Tenant/Lessee to a third party of all or a part of the property that the Tenant/Lessee is leasing from a Landlord/Lessor. Under the Sublease, the original Tenant becomes the "Sublessor" and the new Tenant is referred to as the "Sublessee." The sublease does not release the Tenant/Sublessor from the remaining obligations of the Lease, unless the Landlord specifically releases such obligations in writing.

Obviously, the Landlord will insist on retaining some control over the selection of any Sublessee in order to prevent a complete stranger from occupying the property. Therefore, it is recommended that you include the optional Lease provision that prohibits subletting the property without the Landlord's prior written approval. This gives the Landlord the opportunity to screen and approve the prospective Sublessee.