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Subletting: Should You Allow It?

By PropsManager Team | Dec 17, 2025

Subletting: Should You Allow It?

Subletting is when your tenant rents the apartment to someone else.

The Risks

  • Loss of Control: You didn't screen the sub-tenant.
  • Airbnb/Short-Term Rentals: Tenants might turn your unit into a hotel, causing wear and tear and neighbor complaints.

The Benefits

  • Avoids Vacancy: If a tenant needs to leave early (job transfer), a sublet keeps the rent coming.

How to Manage It

  1. Require Approval: Your lease should state "No subletting without Landlord's written consent."
  2. Screen the Sub-tenant: Treat them like a new applicant. Run credit and background checks.
  3. Original Tenant Liability: Keep the original tenant on the lease. They are responsible if the sub-tenant stops paying or damages the place.

Conclusion

Generally, it's safer to terminate the old lease and sign a new one with the new tenant, rather than dealing with a complex sublet arrangement.