Subletting To sublet is to rent your apartment to someone during your own lease term. Note if you chose to sublease your apartment, you remain on the original lease and continue to be responsible for all lease provisions. Some leases prohibit subletting. Check with your landlord first about his/her requirements or procedures, and get your landlord’s permission–IN WRITING– before subletting! You are still responsible for the actions of the sub-lessee (the person to whom you are subletting), so make sure everyone signs a sublet agreement. Keep in mind the sublease agreement does not replace your original lease. The landlord has the right to approve any sub-lessee. Some landlords may charge you a fee when you sublet, which is perfectly legal. Don’t forget to post your sublet information on our Off-Campus Housing database under the Properties tab.
Guide to subletting
Get It Online For helpful tips to Subletting please download our Guide to Subletting at www. neu.edu/offcampus/getstarted.
RENTAL SCAMS - Buyer Beware! Internet web sites and other third party rental resources are great for searching for roommates, apartments, and subletting. However, there is no guarantee they are free from scams. Be cautious when completing transactions with prospective roommates, tenants, landlords, etc. Learn about common scam techniques and avoid becoming a victim. Here are some guidelines to help keep you scam free: • Deal locally with people you can meet in person. • Never rent a place you can’t view in advance. • Never wire funds via Western Union or MoneyGram. • Never make payments in the form of cash • Never give out financial or personal information such as social security numbers, bank account numbers, or credit card information. • Be mindful of fraudulent checks and money orders.
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