If I am subleasing an apartment, can the landlord make me leave or do I have to be evicted?
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If I am subleasing an apartment, can the landlord make me leave or do I have to be evicted?
I have talked to the police and they said I have to be evicted. But the apartment complex told my roommate that I have 3 days to move out and they don’t have to evict me because I’m not on the lease.
Asked on April 26, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Tennessee
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The answer to your question lies within what is stated in the master lease of the landlord and the person from whom you leased the unit from. If the master lease does not prohibit the sublease and the landlord knew about you subleasing the unit and you/person who you have sublet the unit from are current in rent, then it seems that you have a right to stay where you are.
Given the complexity of the question you have written and the need to review the master lease and the sublease, I suggest that you consult with a landlord tenant attorney further about your question for a more definitive answer.
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