What does subletting mean?
Subletting means that you leave your place for a certain length of time while someone else moves in. When they leave, you move back in. The person who moves in temporarily is called your subtenant.
You are still responsible for what happens in the unit while you are away. For example, if your subtenant does not pay the rent, you will have to pay it. You are also responsible if your subtenant causes damage or any other problems.
There is a limit on how long you can sublet your place. The length of the sublet must be shorter than the length of your rental period. For example, if you rent month-to-month, the sublet must end at least a day before the end of one month. And there is a limit on how much rent you can charge. You cannot charge more rent than what the landlord charges you.
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