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Subleasing

Subleasing is when you rent all or part of your rental to a subtenant. The subtenant makes the agreement with you and has no liability to the landlord.

Consider the following before you sublease your place –

1. Does your lease permit subleasing?
   If yes, what are the terms under which you may sublease? Do you need to provide your landlord written notice; must the landlord approve your subtenant?

2. Clarify the details.
   What happens if your subtenant experiences a maintenance problem, lockout, etc., with the rental during the sublease term? Can the subtenant contact the landlord directly or must all communication with the landlord come through you? To whom does the subtenant pay rent, you or the landlord?
3. Minimize your personal risk.
   When subleasing, you, the primary tenant, are bound by the obligations of your lease. Your landlord does not have a direct relationship with your subtenant, so, if your subtenant significantly damages the rental, the repair cost will be deducted from your security deposit. To avoid potential problems, review your lease with your subtenant, have a sublease agreement, and collect a security deposit.

You may advertise your sublease through Duke Community Housing. Go to the "List Rental" section, register, and enter your rental information.