Subletting. In Texas, you are not allowed to rent your place to someone else without your landlord's permission. This law is in Section 91.005 of Texas Property Code. Some leases may allow it under certain conditions.
Cons of Subleasing Subleasing can get legally tricky. Many lease agreements have strict rules about subletting, often requiring landlord approval. Be sure to look over your lease agreement and have a conversation with your landlord or property manager to avoid disputes and penalties.
If the subtenant doesn't adhere to the lease rules or causes disruptions in the building, it could lead to complaints from neighbors or even legal action from the landlord. Eviction Risk: If a tenant sublets without permission or violates the terms of the lease, the landlord may issue an eviction notice.
Subletting is risky. It comes with the same risks as taking on a roommate, except both people won't be there to deal with problems as they arise. If a tenant's subletter skips town or damages the apartment, the tenant is jointly and severally liable with them and could get stuck with the bill.
A potentially devastating detriment to a sublease is its subject to the original tenant not defaulting. You could be compliant with your sublease and receive notice your lease is terminated because the original tenant defaulted. You could be subject to the landlord's new terms or be forced to vacate.
Allowing subletting can sometimes leave landlords feeling like they've lost control over their property. You may not have a direct say in who your tenants choose to sublease to. This situation becomes complex when the agreement is not specific about the terms of subleasing.
A sublet allows direct landlord communication with the sub-tenant, unlike a sublease, where the legal relationship is between the primary and sub-tenant.
91.005. SUBLETTING PROHIBITED. During the term of a lease, the tenant may not rent the leasehold to any other person without the prior consent of the landlord. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p.
Subletting. In Texas, you are not allowed to rent your place to someone else without your landlord's permission. This law is in Section 91.005 of Texas Property Code. Some leases may allow it under certain conditions.