What is Subletting?

Subletting is when a tenant has another person take over their rental for a period of time— often because they’ll be away for a time on vacation or traveling for work, or circumstances are requiring them to vacate the lease early. The original tenant is typically still liable for rent payments, any damages done to the property, or any other breach of the lease agreement.

Most states and cities don’t allow landlords to completely disallow subletting; however, there are restrictions you can put in place. In Colorado, landlords are legally not allowed to deny a reasonable request to sublet, but the request must be submitted in writing, and must follow any clauses previously set out in the original lease agreement. What will that look like for you practically? Let’s dive in. Continue reading →