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What are the Sublet Laws for Your State?
Legal Guide to USA Subletting Laws

Sublet laws are the first things that you will have to learn if you want to sublet your rental property. Master your subletting laws quick and easy with our sublet legal guide for every state in the U.S.

In a nutshell, subletting (also known as subleasing) happens when the original tenant re-rents the rental property to a 3rd party. This 3rd party is what we call the subtenant or sublessee.

Still deciding whether you should sublet or learning how to handle your subtenants? Click here for our complete sublet guide on how to manage subtenants and subletters.


Please note: If you can't find your state in our sublet legal guide below, that means there isn't any specific subletting laws for your state. In that case, you'll have to fall back on your lease agreement and go along with whatever that's written inside.

Attention Tenants: If your state laws requires the landlord's consent to sublease, then be sure to get it in writing with an Agreement for Permission to Sublet.

Alaska AK - Subtenant has to apply directory to the landlord just like a tenant. The landlord has to provide a written statement within 14 days to inform him whether he has been accepted or rejected. If the landlord rejects someone as his subtenant, he has to give a valid reason for the rejection according to the sublet laws.

Arkansas AR - The main tenant has to obtain the permission of his landlord before he is allowed to sublet.

California CA - The main tenant has to obtain the permission of his landlord before he is allowed to sublet.

Colorado CO - The landlord can disallow his main tenant to sublet but it has to be stated in their written rental agreement.

Delaware DE - The landlord can disallow his main tenant to sublet but it has to be stated in their written rental agreement.

Florida FL - The landlord has the right to disallow his tenant to sublet. Even if the landlord allows subletting, the main tenant still has to obtain his permission first.

Hawaii HI - The landlord has the right to disallow his tenant to sublet. Even if the landlord allows subletting, the main tenant still has to obtain his permission first.

Idaho ID - The landlord has the right to disallow his tenant to sublet. Even if the landlord allows subletting, the main tenant still has to obtain his permission first.

Missouri MO - The main tenant is allowed to sublet but he has to obtain the landlord's permission first. If the subtenant rents the property without the landlord's permission, he can be charged up to double of the rent amount.

Nebraska NE - The main tenant is allowed to sublet according to the sublet law. The landlord has to openly disallow it.

Nevada NV - The main tenant is allowed to sublet according to the Nevada subletting law.

New York NY - If the tenant lives in a building with 4 or more units, he is allowed to sublet. The landlord cannot stop subtenants from staying on his property in this case.

Pennsylvania PA - If the landlord allows subletting, the subtenant has to follow the same rules and regulations as the main tenant.

South Dakota SD - The main tenant is allowed to sublet. Subtenants are directly responsible to the landlord if he breaks any rules in his rental agreement.

Texas TX - The main tenant has to obtain the permission of his landlord before he is allowed to sublet.

Utah UT - The main tenant is allowed to sublet according to the Utah subletting law.

Virginia VA - If the main tenant wants to sublet, he has to submit a written request to the landlord. The landlord has 10 days to approve or decline this request. If no reply is given, then the main tenant is allowed to sublet the property according to the sublet laws.



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