Secure Legal Subletting and Landlord Approval

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Checklist Tasks

• Review your lease for subletting clauses to avoid violations.
• Draft a sublet request letter with subtenant details and dates.
• Request a background and credit check from your subtenant.
• Verify building insurance for any sublet exclusions.
• Create a sublease agreement detailing rent and duties.
• Obtain written landlord consent for the sublet.
• Photograph the apartment and inventory items as a baseline.
• Clarify with landlord how rent will be paid during the sublet.
• Notify building management about the subtenant’s move-in.
• Do a joint walkthrough with landlord and subtenant to document damage.
• Collect a security deposit from the subtenant; specify return terms in writing.
• Review and transfer utilities to ensure bills are paid by the responsible party.