Sublease agreement template

Sublease Agreement

This Sublease Agreement (the "Sublease") is entered into on 2024-01-01 (the "Effective Date") by and between Sublessor Name ("Sublessor") with an address of Sublessor Address and Sublessee Name ("Sublessee") with an address of Sublessee Address.

1. Subleased Premises

Property Address: Property Address

Unit/Apartment: Unit 1

Subleased Portion: Entire Premises (entire premises / specific room(s) / designated area)

Furnished/Unfurnished: Furnished

Included Furnishings/Appliances: Furniture

Excluded Areas: None (if partial sublease)

Parking: 1 Space

Storage: None

2. Master Lease Information

Landlord Name: Landlord Name

Landlord Address: Landlord Address

Landlord Phone: 555-111-2222

Master Lease Date: 2023-01-01

Master Lease Term: 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Master Lease Monthly Rent: $1500

Landlord Consent: Landlord has: Approved (approved this sublease / approval pending / not yet requested)

Consent Documentation: Attached as Exhibit A: Consent Letter

Master Lease Terms: This Sublease is subject to and subordinate to all terms and conditions of the Master Lease. A copy of the Master Lease is attached as Exhibit B.

3. Sublease Term

Commencement Date: 2024-01-01

Expiration Date: 2024-12-31

Total Duration: 12 months

Early Termination: 30 Days Notice

Renewal Option: Not Available (not available / available with landlord approval / automatic renewal)

Notice for Non-Renewal: 30 days written notice required

Important: Sublease cannot extend beyond Master Lease termination date

4. Rent and Payment

Monthly Rent: $1200

Rent Due Date: 1st of each month

First Month's Rent: Full Month (prorated / full month)

Payment Method: Bank Transfer

Payment Payable To: Sublessor (Sublessor / directly to Landlord)

Late Fee: $50 if rent not received by 5 days after due date

Returned Check Fee: $25

Rent Increases: None

5. Security Deposit

Security Deposit Amount: $1200

Deposit Due: Upon signing this Sublease

Deposit Held By: Sublessor (Sublessor / Landlord)

Deposit Account: N/A (if required by law)

Deposit Use: May be used for:

• Unpaid rent
• Damage beyond normal wear and tear
• Cleaning fees
• Unpaid utilities
• Other breach of sublease terms

Deposit Return: Within deposit return days days after sublease termination, less any lawful deductions

Deposit Deduction Notice: Itemized statement of deductions provided with any remaining deposit

Inspection: Move-in and move-out inspections: inspection terms

Master Lease Deposit: Sublessor maintains separate security deposit of master deposit amount with Landlord

6. Utilities and Services

Utilities Included in Rent: utilities included

Utilities Paid by Sublessee:

• Electric: electric responsibility
• Gas: gas responsibility
• Water/Sewer: water responsibility
• Trash/Recycling: trash responsibility
• Internet: internet responsibility
• Cable/Streaming: cable responsibility
• Phone: phone responsibility

Utility Payment Method: utility payment method (direct billing / reimbursement to Sublessor / split with roommates)

Utility Cap: (if applicable) utility cap

Service Setup: Sublessee responsibility: service setup responsibility

7. Additional Fees and Charges

Parking Fee: parking fee (if applicable)

Pet Fee/Rent: pet fees (if pets allowed)

HOA/Condo Fees: hoa fee responsibility

Other Recurring Charges: other charges

Sublease Fee to Landlord: landlord sublease fee (paid by sublease fee payer)

8. Use of Premises

Permitted Use: Residential use only

Occupants: Only the following persons may occupy the premises:

• occupant 1 name
• occupant 2 name
• additional occupants

Guests: guest policy (short-term guests allowed for up to guest max days days)

No Subletting: Sublessee may NOT further sublet or assign without written consent of both Sublessor and Landlord

Business Use: business use prohibition (prohibited / limited home office allowed)

Smoking: smoking policy (prohibited / allowed in designated areas)

Pets: pet policy

Approved Pets: approved pets

9. Condition and Maintenance

Condition at Move-In: Premises delivered in: move in condition

Move-In Inspection: Checklist completed on move in inspection and attached as Exhibit C

Sublessee Maintenance Responsibilities:

• Keep premises clean and sanitary
• Dispose of trash properly
• Replace light bulbs and batteries
• Minor repairs under minor repair threshold
• HVAC filter changes: filter responsibility
• Report maintenance issues promptly
• Prevent frozen pipes and other preventable damage
• additional sublessee maintenance

Sublessor/Landlord Maintenance Responsibilities:

• Structural repairs
• Major systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
• Appliance repairs/replacement
• Roof, foundation, exterior
• landlord maintenance items

Maintenance Requests: Sublessee shall report issues to: maintenance contact within maintenance reporting days days of discovery

Emergency Repairs: For emergencies (water leaks, no heat, etc.), Sublessee should:

1. Contact: emergency contact
2. Take reasonable steps to prevent further damage
3. Document with photos

10. Alterations and Improvements

Prohibited Without Consent: Sublessee may not make alterations, improvements, or changes without written consent of both Sublessor and Landlord

Prohibited Actions:

• Painting walls
• Installing fixtures
• Changing locks
• Mounting items causing significant damage
• Structural changes
• additional prohibited alterations

Permitted Alterations: permitted alterations (e.g., removable hooks, temporary window treatments)

Restoration: Any alterations must be reversed and premises restored to original condition at Sublessee's expense upon move-out, unless otherwise agreed

11. Rules and Regulations

Building/Complex Rules: Sublessee agrees to comply with all building, HOA, or complex rules including: building rules

Quiet Hours: quiet hours

Common Area Use: common area rules

Parking Rules: parking rules

Pool/Amenity Rules: amenity rules

Master Lease Compliance: Sublessee must comply with all provisions of the Master Lease as if Sublessee were the tenant

12. Sublessor's Obligations

Sublessor agrees to:

• Maintain Master Lease in good standing
• Pay Master Lease rent to Landlord timely
• Not violate Master Lease terms
• Forward Sublessee's maintenance requests to Landlord
• Provide Sublessee with copy of Master Lease and building rules
• Not interfere with Sublessee's quiet enjoyment
• Notify Sublessee of any Master Lease violations or issues

Sublessor Remains Liable: Sublessor remains fully liable to Landlord for all Master Lease obligations

13. Sublessee's Obligations

Sublessee agrees to:

• Pay rent timely
• Maintain premises in good condition
• Comply with Master Lease, building rules, and this Sublease
• Not disturb other tenants
• Properly use all appliances and systems
• Keep premises secure (lock doors/windows)
• Maintain renter's insurance: renters insurance requirement
• Notify Sublessor of any issues or violations
• Allow access for inspections and repairs
• Indemnify Sublessor for damage or violations caused by Sublessee

14. Access and Entry

Sublessor Access: Sublessor may enter premises:

• With access notice hours hours notice (except emergencies)
• For inspections, maintenance, or showing to prospective tenants
• In emergencies without notice
• At reasonable times: access hours

Landlord Access: Landlord retains all access rights per Master Lease

Sublessee Cooperation: Sublessee shall accommodate reasonable access requests

15. Insurance and Liability

Renter's Insurance: Sublessee insurance requirement (required / strongly recommended) to maintain renter's insurance with minimum coverage: minimum coverage

Sublessee's Property: Sublessor and Landlord not liable for damage to or loss of Sublessee's personal property

Liability for Damage: Sublessee liable for damage to premises caused by Sublessee, guests, or pets beyond normal wear and tear

Indemnification: Sublessee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Sublessor and Landlord from claims arising from Sublessee's use of premises

16. Default and Remedies

Events of Default:

• Failure to pay rent when due
• Violation of Sublease terms
• Violation of Master Lease terms
• Abandonment of premises
• Unauthorized occupants or subletting
• Damage to property
• Illegal activity

Notice and Cure: Sublessor shall provide cure period days days written notice to cure (except for non-payment or illegal activity which may be less per local law)

Remedies: Upon default, Sublessor may:

• Terminate Sublease
• Retain security deposit
• Pursue legal action for damages
• Evict per local law
• Pursue other remedies available under law

Holdover: If Sublessee remains after termination without consent: holdover terms

17. Termination

Natural Expiration: Sublease automatically terminates on expiration date

Early Termination by Sublessee: early termination by sublessee (allowed with early termination notice days notice and fee of early termination fee / not allowed)

Early Termination by Sublessor: Sublessor may terminate if:

• Master Lease terminates
• Sublessor needs to reoccupy
• Sublessee defaults

Notice: sublessor termination notice days (unless default)

Master Lease Termination: If Master Lease terminates for any reason, this Sublease automatically terminates

Military Clause: military clause (if applicable)

Move-Out Requirements: Upon termination, Sublessee shall:

• Vacate premises completely
• Remove all personal property
• Clean premises thoroughly: cleaning requirements
• Return all keys, fobs, remotes
• Forward mail/deliveries
• Restore any alterations
• Complete move-out inspection

18. Notices

Notice Requirements: All notices must be in writing and sent to:

Sublessor: Sublessor Name Sublessor Address Email: sublessor email Phone: sublessor phone

Sublessee: Sublessee Name Sublessee Address Email: sublessee email Phone: sublessee phone

Delivery Methods: notice delivery methods (email, certified mail, hand delivery)

19. Landlord's Rights

Landlord Not a Party: Landlord is not a party to this Sublease

Direct Enforcement: Landlord may enforce Master Lease terms directly against Sublessee

No Waiver: Landlord's consent to sublease does not waive any Master Lease rights

Sublessee's Status: Sublessee is not a tenant of Landlord unless Landlord explicitly agrees otherwise

20. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: This Sublease, Master Lease, and exhibits constitute entire agreement

Amendments: Must be in writing signed by both parties and approved by Landlord if required

Severability: Invalid provisions don't affect remaining terms

Governing Law: Laws of governing jurisdiction

Dispute Resolution: dispute resolution (mediation / arbitration / litigation)

Attorney Fees: Prevailing party in legal action entitled to reasonable attorney fees

Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision doesn't waive future enforcement

Binding Effect: Binds and benefits parties and permitted successors

Headings: For convenience only

No Agency: Sublessor and Sublessee are not partners, joint venturers, or agents

Joint and Several: If multiple Sublessees, all are jointly and severally liable

Time is of the Essence: Deadlines are strict

21. Disclosures

Lead Paint: (if built before 1978) lead paint disclosure

Mold: mold disclosure

Bed Bugs: bed bug disclosure

Other Disclosures: additional disclosures

As-Is Condition: Sublessee accepts premises in current condition except as noted in move-in inspection

22. Acknowledgments

Sublessee Acknowledges:

• Receiving copy of Master Lease and building rules
• Understanding Sublease terminates if Master Lease terminates
• Understanding Sublessor remains liable under Master Lease
• Landlord consent obtained: Yes
• Inspecting premises and finding acceptable
• No representations made except those in writing

Sublessor Acknowledges:

• Master Lease permits subletting with landlord consent
• Obtaining landlord consent before sublease begins
• Remaining liable to Landlord for Master Lease obligations
• Current on all Master Lease obligations

23. Signatures

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Sublease as of the Effective Date.

Landlord Consent: (if required)

I, Landlord Name, Landlord under the Master Lease, hereby consent to this Sublease.

Attachments:

• Exhibit A: Landlord Consent Letter
• Exhibit B: Master Lease (copy)
• Exhibit C: Move-In Inspection Checklist
• Exhibit D: Building Rules and Regulations