# Sublease agreement template Source: https://contracko.com/de/vertragsvorlagen/sublease-agreement # Sublease agreement template A rental contract allowing tenants (sublessors) to rent their leased apartment or house to subtenants (sublessees). Covers sublease term, monthly rent, security deposits, utilities, landlord consent requirements, master lease obligations, sublessee responsibilities, and termination conditions. ## 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. Sublessor Date: default Name: Sublessor Name Signature: _____________________________ Sublessee Date: default Name: Sublessee Name Signature: _____________________________ Landlord Consent: (if required) I, Landlord Name, Landlord under the Master Lease, hereby consent to this Sublease. Date: default Landlord Name: Landlord Name Landlord Signature: _____________________________ Attachments: - Exhibit A: Landlord Consent Letter - Exhibit B: Master Lease (copy) - Exhibit C: Move-In Inspection Checklist - Exhibit D: Building Rules and Regulations ## Vorlage anpassen Effective Date Master Lease Date Sublease Duration Months Early Termination Terms Renewal Terms Rent Due Date [Dokument vorbereiten](https://app.contracko.com/register?appLanguage=de) Schluss mit dem Kopieren und Einfügen von Vorlagen. Nutzen Sie Contracko, um Ihre Verträge an einem Ort zu erstellen, zu verwalten und zu unterzeichnen. [Kostenlos loslegen](https://app.contracko.com/register?appLanguage=de) ## Häufig gestellte Fragen - **Q:** Do I need landlord approval to sublease? **A:** Yes, most original lease agreements require the landlord's written consent before you can sublease the property. - **Q:** Is the original tenant still liable under a sublease? **A:** Yes, the original tenant (sublessor) remains liable to the landlord under the master lease. If the sublessee fails to pay rent or damages the property, the sublessor is responsible. - **Q:** Can I charge the sublessee more than I pay in rent? **A:** This depends on local laws and the master lease terms. Some jurisdictions prohibit rent markups on subleases, while others allow reasonable profit. Check local regulations before setting sublease rent. - **Q:** What happens if the master lease ends before the sublease? **A:** The sublease automatically terminates when the master lease ends. The sublessor should align the sublease term to end before or with the master lease and provide appropriate notice to the sublessee. - **Q:** Can the sublessee make changes or improvements to the property? **A:** The sublessee's rights to alter the property are generally limited to whatever the master lease allows, and typically require both the sublessor's and the landlord's written consent. Any unauthorized alterations can expose the sublessor to liability for restoration costs under the master lease. The sublease should explicitly state that the sublessee must return the property in its original condition and bear the cost of any unauthorized modifications. ## Verwandte Vorlagen ### [Residential lease agreement template](https://contracko.com/de/vertragsvorlagen/residential-lease-agreement) ### [Commercial lease agreement template](https://contracko.com/de/vertragsvorlagen/commercial-lease-agreement) ### [Termination of contract letter template](https://contracko.com/de/vertragsvorlagen/termination-letter) ## Bereit, Ihre Verträge professionell zu verwalten? Schluss mit dem Kopieren und Einfügen von Vorlagen. Nutzen Sie Contracko, um Ihre Verträge an einem Ort zu erstellen, zu verwalten und zu unterzeichnen. [7 Tage kostenlos testen](https://app.contracko.com/register?appLanguage=de) Demo buchen