Sublease Agreement
For a tenant who is temporarily leaving, such as for a summer, a work assignment or travel, and wants a subtenant to take over the home for part or all of the remaining lease term.
- Fields
- 28
- Pages
- 3
- Paper
- Letter
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What you need to fill it in
- Original tenant's and subtenant's names
- Landlord's name and the date of the original lease
- Property address
- Sublease start and end dates (must end before the master lease ends)
- Rent the subtenant pays and to whom
- The landlord's written consent, if the lease requires it
What's inside
28 fields, ready to fill
- 17Typed answersnames, addresses, descriptions
- 7Dateschecked as real dates
- 1Choicescheckboxes, options, dropdowns
- 3Signaturessignature and initials
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Instructions
How to fill out the Sublease Agreement
- 1
Identify all three parties
The tenant is on the original lease; the subtenant is moving in; the landlord gives consent.
- 2
Reference the master lease
Enter the original lease date and attach a copy. The subtenant must follow its rules.
- 3
Set dates and rent
Enter sublease dates and rent, and whether the subtenant pays the tenant or the landlord directly.
- 4
Record the deposit and condition
Enter the subtenant's deposit and note existing damage, ideally with a move-in checklist.
- 5
Get signatures
Tenant and subtenant sign; the landlord signs the consent line if required by the lease.
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Written for: General (US)
This template is a general starting point, not legal advice. Landlord-tenant laws differ by state and city (deposits, notice periods, required disclosures); have a qualified professional review it for your situation.
Written by PDFBetter and last reviewed October 15, 2026. Spotted a problem? Tell us.
Sublease Agreement: questions people ask
Do I need the landlord's permission to sublet?
Most leases require written consent, and some states set rules on when a landlord can refuse. Subletting without required consent can be a lease violation.
Am I still responsible for rent after subletting?
Yes. The original tenant generally remains liable to the landlord for rent and damage if the subtenant does not pay or causes harm.
Can the sublease run past my lease end date?
No. A tenant cannot give more rights than they have, so the sublease must end on or before the master lease end date.
Does a sublease need to be notarized?
No. Signatures of the tenant, subtenant and, where required, the landlord are generally sufficient. E-signatures are generally accepted.
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