What are my options if my landlord says subleasing is okay but then becomes unreasonable?
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What are my options if my landlord says subleasing is okay but then becomes unreasonable?
I have given notice to my landlord/roommate that I would like to sublease the remainder of my lease. I checked the lease and it says I am able to sublease as long as the landlord approves – he did. I found a very compatible person and have worked out the details so the rent would be paid every month. They met and both seemed to agree that it would work out. Well, I just got an email from him saying he doesn’t know because she has no money saved up. She told me she would be able to pay the rent on time, no problem. What can I do if he continues to be unreasonable and turns down everyone?
Asked on December 14, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Florida
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written, the lease allows you to sublease and the landlord has given you verbal approval to sublease the unit. I would write your landlord confirming the approval of the sublease regarding the person who you have written about keeping a copy of it for future reference and need. I would simply move forward on the sublease in that approval of the subtenant cannot be unreasonably withheld by the landlord under the laws of all states in this country.
In the interim, I would get the subtenant to sign a sublease with you placing a security deposit and first and last month. Ultimately you are the one responsible for paying your landlord on the master lease if your subtenant fails to pay you on the sublease.
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