Sublease agreement template

A sublease lets a tenant rent out their home, or a room in it, to someone else for part of the time left on their lease. You stay the tenant of your landlord, and the person moving in becomes your tenant. This template helps you write that second agreement clearly.

Free, no sign-up, your data stays in your browser

Before you sign

Read your lease. Many require the landlord's written consent to sublet.
Get the consent in writing before you sign anything.
Give the subtenant a copy of your lease and tell them its rules apply.
Agree the rent, deposit, dates and who pays for utilities.
Check the home together at move-in, note any damage, and keep copies.

Step 1 of 6: The people

Show all sections

Sublandlord and landlord

Sublandlord name (the tenant who is subletting) Required

Sublandlord contact

Landlord or property manager name Required

Landlord contact

Date of agreement

Subtenants

Between 1 and 4 people.

Subtenant 1
Name for subtenant 1Email or phone for subtenant 1

Things to check before you sign

CheckMost leases require the landlord's written consent before you sublet, and in some places the law does too. Texas, for example, says a tenant may not sublet without the landlord's consent. Don't sign until you have it in writing.
TipA deposit gives you some cover if there is unpaid rent or damage.
CheckYou usually stay responsible to your landlord for the rent and the lease even if the subtenant doesn't pay or causes damage.

Nothing is saved when you leave

Sublease Agreement

This Sublease Agreement is made on October 5, 2026 between ____________ (the Sublandlord) and ____________ (the Subtenant).

The Sublandlord rents the premises from ____________ (the Landlord) under a lease that ends on ____________ (the Master Lease). The Sublandlord wishes to sublet the whole home to the Subtenant.

1. The premises. ____________. This sublease covers the whole home. The premises are unfurnished. The Sublandlord will give the Subtenant 2 keys.

2. Landlord consent. This sublease only takes effect once the Landlord gives written consent, if the Master Lease requires it.

3. Term. The sublease starts on ____________ and ends on ____________. The Subtenant will leave the premises and return the keys by the end date. Staying longer needs written agreement from the Sublandlord and, if required, the Landlord.

4. Rent. The Subtenant pays ____________ each month, due on day 1, by bank transfer, to the Sublandlord.

5. Utilities and services. Utilities and services are paid as shown in the table below. Whoever is responsible for a bill pays it on time.

Utility	Paid by	Note

6. The Master Lease. The Subtenant has received a copy of the Master Lease and agrees to follow the parts that apply to the premises. The Subtenant's rights come from the Master Lease and end if the Master Lease ends. If this sublease conflicts with the Master Lease, the Master Lease applies.

7. Who is responsible. The Sublandlord stays responsible to the Landlord under the Master Lease. The Subtenant is responsible to the Sublandlord for the rent and for following this agreement. The Subtenant will not do anything that would put the Sublandlord in breach of the Master Lease.

8. Condition at move-in. The Subtenant has inspected the premises and accepts them as they are, except as listed here.

Area	Condition	Note

9. Occupants. Only the Subtenant named in this agreement may live in the premises.

10. Alterations. The Subtenant will not make changes to the premises, such as painting or fixing things to the walls, without the Sublandlord's written permission.

11. No further subletting. The Subtenant may not sublet the premises or let anyone else take over this agreement.

12. Entry. The Sublandlord and the Landlord may enter the premises as the Master Lease and local law allow, after giving notice.

13. Disagreements. If the parties disagree about this agreement, the parties will first talk it through in good faith. If that doesn't settle it, the parties will ask a neutral person, such as a mediator, to help reach an agreement. If that doesn't work either, either party may take any other step open to them.

Sublandlord

Date

Subtenant

Date

Landlord's consent

The Landlord consents to this sublease for the term above. This consent does not release the Sublandlord from the Master Lease and does not allow any further subletting.

Landlord name:

Landlord signature

Date

This is a general template, not legal advice. Laws vary by place. For large sums, property or real legal risk, ask a qualified professional to review it. | Created with quickletng.com

How it works

Fill in
Type your details. Leave anything blank and it prints as a line to write on.
Check the preview
The page on the right updates as you type, exactly as it will print.
Download
Save a PDF or Word file, or print it. Nothing is sent to us.

What it is

A sublease is an agreement between the original tenant, who becomes the sublandlord, and a new occupant, the subtenant. It sits underneath your main lease, so it can't give the subtenant more rights than you have, and it ends when your lease ends. Most leases require the landlord's written consent before you sublet, and in some places the law says so too. Texas, for example, says a tenant may not sublet without the landlord's consent. Even with consent, you usually stay responsible to the landlord for the rent and for what the subtenant does. A sublease is different from an assignment, where you hand over your whole interest in the lease.

What to include

The names of the sublandlord, the subtenant and the landlord.
The address, and what part of the home is included.
The dates of your own lease, and a statement that the subtenant has a copy.
Whether the landlord has agreed in writing.
The start and end dates of the sublease.
The rent, when it is due and how it is paid.
The security deposit and when it will be returned.
Who pays for utilities.
The rules, such as pets, smoking, guests and no further subletting.
The condition of the home at move-in, and any inventory.
Signatures, and a consent block for the landlord.

How to fill it in

Read your lease. Look for the clause on subletting, and for any notice or consent it requires.
Enter the sublandlord, the subtenant and the landlord.
Enter your lease end date and rent, and say where consent stands.
Describe the home and anything furnished.
Set the dates, rent, deposit and utilities.
Choose the rules and record the condition at move-in.
Read the checks panel, and ask the landlord to sign the consent block.
Check the preview, download the file, have everyone sign and keep copies.

Common mistakes

Subletting without the landlord's written consent.
Setting an end date after your own lease ends.
Not giving the subtenant a copy of your lease.
Assuming you are free of the lease once someone else moves in.
Charging more than your lease or local law allows.
Having no record of the home's condition at move-in.
Not saying who pays the utilities.
Not being clear that the rent is paid to you.

Sublease or assignment?

Sublease

You stay the tenant.
You rent to the subtenant for part of the term.
You collect the rent.
You stay responsible to the landlord.

Assignment

You hand over your whole interest.
The new tenant takes your place.
You may still be liable unless the landlord releases you.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need my landlord's permission to sublet?

Usually yes. Most leases require written consent, and some places require it by law. Subletting without it can put your own tenancy at risk, so get it in writing first.

What is the difference between a sublease and an assignment?

In a sublease you stay the tenant of your landlord and rent to the subtenant for part of the term. In an assignment you transfer your whole interest to someone else, and unless the landlord releases you, you may still be liable if they don't pay.

Am I still responsible to my landlord?

In most cases yes. The original tenant stays responsible to the landlord for the rent and the lease terms, even if the subtenant doesn't pay or causes damage. The subtenant is responsible to you.

Can I charge more rent than I pay?

It depends on your lease and local law, and some limit it. Check before you set the rent.

What happens when my lease ends?

A sublease sits under the main lease, so the subtenant's right to stay ends when the main lease ends. Set the sublease end date on or before your lease end date.

Should I take a security deposit?

Many people do. Write down the amount and when it will be returned, and follow your local rules on deposits.

Does the landlord have to sign?

The landlord isn't a party to the sublease, but written consent is the safest way to show they agree. The consent block on this page is there for that.

Step 1 of 6: The people

Sublandlord and landlord

Subtenants

Things to check before you sign

Sublease Agreement

Landlord's consent

How it works

Fill in

Check the preview

Download

What it is

What to include

How to fill it in

Common mistakes

Sublease or assignment?

Sublease

Assignment

Frequently asked questions

Further reading