I rent a 3 bed, 2 bath house on a 1 year lease. I do not want to share the lease as I only want to rent a room temporarily. I just want to be educated if my landlord has a right to meddle in my right to rent a room out? Any advice? Thanks!
2006-12-08 07:55:32 · 10 answers · asked by Amma's Child 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Yes your lanlord does have rights. When you signed the lease you were asked who and how many people would live in the occupancy. That is what they will use against you. Laws do vary from state to state though.
2006-12-08 08:00:39 · answer #1 · answered by pachangero69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely your landlord has final say. He owns the property, you are only paying to use it. As such your existing lease agreement already states what provision you have to sublease and assign your rights to a sublessor (who you want to rent space out to). You already agreed to those constraints when you signed the lease agreement.
Why is this often an issue with landlords? Because sub-leasing introduces a whole new set of risks that are difficult for a landlord to control.
When you applied to lease the house, the landlord checked out your application, your income, your credit, your references, etc. That's why he agreed to lease you the house. But if your sublessor isn't run through the same set of safeguards and application checks, what comfort level would the landlord have that this new tenant will pay on time, won't damage his home, etc.?
Best to you.
2006-12-08 16:02:19 · answer #2 · answered by Timothy W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your landlord may well have the right to block letting out a room. You'll have to read your lease. Your best bet would be to check with an attorney or local tenant's rights organization.
2006-12-08 16:39:34 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your landlord has a right to meddle - he owns the property. Your lease should state whether or not you can sublease. If it is not clear on the matter I would strongly suggest talking to your landlord before do it.
2006-12-08 15:58:16 · answer #4 · answered by zaralmoroc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rental leases usually specify who is authorized to live there....including how many children......Landlords are not likely to allow you to have another person live there who isn't on the lease.
Landlords list all tenants as a security measure.....if you move somebody in and that person trashes the place.....you're responsible.....if you get hurt by an unauthorized person living there....it is your responsibility.
2006-12-08 16:35:32 · answer #5 · answered by Paula M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot sublet without the written permission of your Landlord. If you do, he then has a rights to serve an Eviction on you.
2006-12-08 16:28:19 · answer #6 · answered by CT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the law where you live plus does the 1yr lease you signed say anything about it
2006-12-08 15:59:24 · answer #7 · answered by biteme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes certainly he do,
Its his property, although he may not be interested in more detail for finance,
but damages or any other worse issues will come on your head. You will be responsible.
He will also need the details of other individual.
2006-12-08 16:02:35 · answer #8 · answered by buddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so depends on your lease
2006-12-08 15:57:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Read your lease.
2006-12-08 15:58:04 · answer #10 · answered by tharnpfeffa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋