In a standard lease, the tenant has direct obligations to the landlord including paying rent, maintaining the property, and complying with lease terms. In a sublease, the original tenant retains these responsibilities to the landlord, even after subleasing the property.
A lease is a rental contract between a landlord and a tenant, whereas a sublease is a contract between a tenant and a sub-tenant who has assumed obligations of the tenant's lease.
Is Subleasing the Best Option? Subleasing may be most advantageous to tenants if: Market rental rates have increased relative to the tenant's lease rates, particularly if the tenant is permitted to keep all or part of the increased rates under the sublease.
Cons of a sublease agreement A sublease contract means less control over apartment changes. Lack of renewal opportunities or security with future lease. Limited amenities on the rental property. Heavy reliance on original tenant's obligations. Legal protection. Sublease agreements are normally cheaper.
Direct leasing is a two-party transaction that involves an equipment supplier (manufacturer or dealer) and the asset's user (lessee), whereby the equipment is produced or purchased by the supplier and then leased directly to the customer by the supplier, either as an operating or finance lease.
Direct lease. Contract in which a lessor purchases new equipment from the manufacturer and leases it to the lessee.
If the lessee transfers his or her entire remaining interest in the tenancy, then the transfer is known as an assignment. If the lessee transfers only part of his or her interest, then the transfer is known as a sublease.
Unfortunately, you can't transfer the lease to another property. Ideally, you would terminate your co-tenancy, and would then apply for a new lease somewhere else. If it is an unexpired fixed-term tenancy, then everyone is on the hook until it expires, but all of the co-tenants have the right not to renew/extend.
Transfer of Responsibility: Assigning a lease completely transfers the tenant's interest to a new tenant, while subletting involves the original tenant retaining some rights and responsibilities.