Sublease Agreement in California
For a tenant renting their unit, or part of it, to a subtenant. Most leases require the landlord's written consent first — get it, and attach it.
What California law says
| Subletting rules | No statute — lease controls for residential leases. California's statutory consent rules for assignment and subletting (Civil Code §§ 1995.010–1995.340, including the implied 'not unreasonably withheld' standard) apply only to leases for other than residential purposes. Some local rent ordinances add rules on replacement roommates and subtenants. |
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SUBLEASE AGREEMENT
Tenant (sublessor): [tenant name] Subtenant: [subtenant name]
Property: [rental address]. Original lease with [landlord name] dated [original lease date], which this sublease follows.
Sublease term: [start date] to [end date] (not later than the original lease ends).
Rent: $[sublease rent] per month, paid to [who is paid] by [due day]. Deposit: $[subtenant deposit].
The subtenant agrees to follow all rules of the original lease. The tenant remains responsible to the landlord.
Landlord consent: [attached / landlord name and date consent was given].
Signatures and dates: [signatures]
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.