sublease
1 of 2noun/ˈsʌblis/
Forms:subleases
1
the act of renting a property to a tenant by someone who is a tenant himself
C2- The sublease allowed the tenant to temporarily rent out their apartment to another party while they were away on sabbatical.
- Under the terms of the sublease, the subtenant agreed to pay rent directly to the original tenant rather than to the landlord.
- The sublease agreement outlined the rights and obligations of both the sublessor (original tenant) and sublessee (subtenant) during the sublease period.
- The sublease included provisions regarding the duration of the subtenancy, rent payment schedule, and any restrictions on subletting the property further.
- Before signing the sublease, the subtenant conducted a walkthrough of the premises with the sublessor to ensure that it met their needs and expectations.
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