LEASES, ROOMMATES & MOVE-IN RISK
Can I sublease my college apartment if I study abroad or leave for a semester?
Only if the lease and local rules allow it, and many leases require written approval or a formal replacement-tenant process. Confirm whether the original tenant remains liable after the substitute moves in.
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What matters
Do not advertise or accept money from a replacement tenant until the approval process is clear.
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Three facts to check
- Sublease or assignment clause
- Landlord approval requirements
- Continuing liability after replacement
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