I have recently rented a property and my boyfriend and I are the ones properly on the lease...The landlord only said she rents to single home families but we cannot afford the rent alone...so we have i guess "sublet" a room to a friend...I am afraid to ask the landlord for approval in fear of eviction. What could i be facing ?? I'm renting in Texas.
2007-07-27 05:47:36 · 5 answers · asked by jody H 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Subleasing
Unless the lease allows it, a tenant may not sublet (rent the house or apartment to another person) without the consent of the landlord. If a tenant sublets the house or apartment without the consent of the landlord, the landlord may evict the subtenant and sue both the subtenant and the original tenant for any damages caused by the subletting arrangement.
If the lease does permit you to sublet your place, subletting is still complicated. Unless the subletter and the landlord sign a lease agreement with each other, you will become the landlord of the new tenant. For example, your subtenant will have to request repairs to the apartment from you. You will then have to request the repairs from your landlord. Moreover, you remain liable to your landlord for the rent. So, if your subtenant stops paying rent, you will have to pay rent to your landlord and attempt to seek reimbursement from your subtenant. You will also be liable to your landlord for any damage done by your subtenant. If you must move out of your apartment, you should attempt to get your landlord and the person moving into your apartment to agree to a lease between each other. You should have your landlord release you in writing from any further liability under your lease. This will avoid the undesirable situation where you are stuck in the middle between your landlord and your subtenant.
2007-07-27 05:59:22 · answer #1 · answered by glendaokoeguale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that's a good question, everyone has made this mistake at least once, including myself. In most cases only the people on the lease can reside in the subject property. Credit is run and a lease executed so the landlord has certain recourse's available under the law if the rent is not paid or if there are injuries on the property. Most landlords may turn a blind eye as long as the rent is paid timely, but a neighbor complains or repairs or parking issues or police being called for something then the parties that have executed the lease are responsible. You may even be legally responsible if your friend suffered damages or personal injury and not the landlord due to friend's contract is with you not the landlord. If the lease states "no subleasing" then you are open to being evicted and/or sued. Pull out the lease and review it to see what your options are. Talk with your landlord and back it up in writing. Below website may help.
2007-07-27 06:09:23 · answer #2 · answered by Etta P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Note: This solution is somewhat unethical and involves lying and you must trust your sublessee.
Only accept your rent in cash. Use it as spending money for groceries and such, don't leave a paper trail.
Have a verbal agreement with your sublessee that if anyone asks, they are staying rent free until he/she finds a place. If you don't take rent, you aren't subleasing, and unless your contract prohibits guests, you'll be OK.
2007-07-27 05:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by great_and_mighty_adam_levine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the lanlord finds out, you're looking at a 3-day eviction and a bad reference. If you can't afford it without the other person, find another place.
2007-07-27 05:51:50 · answer #4 · answered by Jess 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No employ skill no contract so sure, you do no longer owe her a factor. although, if she secure your call (did you fill any paper artwork along with her?) with the certainly landlord, you're nevertheless responsible for any late employ. My advice may be to envision with the certainly landlord, if achievable, once you're call replace into on the employ or no longer.
2016-11-10 09:29:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋