Subleasing is renting from another tenant who is temporarily moving out. With subleases, the landlord is relieved of many of the hassles that come along with finding new tenants and making them happy. Whether you're a student spending your summer working or playing, the thought of moving out of those smelly dorms and into an apartment has probably crossed your mind more than once. He or she doesn't have to worry about the costs that come along with preparing the apartment for the new tenants or drawing up a new lease. This is now the responsibility of the original tenant. The people especially the students who are interested in subleasing, will need to check out a few things before their apartment search :
- Make sure the landlord knows the apartment is being subleased and get their permission in writing.
- Find out if you are supposed to pay the landlord directly, or if you pay the old tenant.
- Find out who is responsible for maintenance.
- Ask if there is a security deposit.
- Get landlord to perform an inspection on the property before moving in so that you don't get blamed for property damages you didn't make
- Set up your own accounts for power, gas, water, telephone and cable TV services so you don't get stuck with any of the old tenant's bills.
- Subleasing is perfect for college students trying to get away for the summer. Typically, the old tenants will leave furniture and appliances behind for you to use.
- So say goodbye to those bunk beds and community bathrooms, and go for a new apartment search for the summer.
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