Lease Assignment Clause Explained

Summary

The lease clause prohibits assigning or subletting the apartment without the landlords prior written consent. To potentially assign or sublet, you should first seek clarity from your landlord on whether they would allow it under certain conditions. If they agree, you can then proceed to find a suitable tenant. Its advisable to communicate your financial situation and reliability as a tenant to your landlord, and provide references for any potential new tenant. Consider scheduling a meeting or writing a formal letter to discuss your request.

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so my apartment lease includes this clause. does this mean i can't get my lease assigned to anyone else at all? i would like to move so i can save money :(
Hi Steven! Could you please share the exact wording of the clause in your lease agreement? This will help in understanding the restrictions on assigning your lease.
Assignments and Subletting. You may not assign this Lease or sublet your apartment. You agree that you won‘t rent, ofer to rent or license all or any part of your apartment to anyone else unless otherwise agreed to in advance by us in writing. You agree that you won‘t accept anything of value from anyone else for the use of any part of your apartment. You agree not to list any part of your apartment on any lodging or short-term rental website or with any person or service that advertises dwellings for rent.
Steven, based on the clause you provided, it seems that you cannot assign your lease or sublet your apartment without prior written consent from your landlord.
- You may need to request permission from your landlord to assign or sublet.
- Consider discussing your situation with them, explaining your financial need.
Would you like more information on how to approach your landlord for this request?
Yes!
Steven, here are a few tips on how to approach your landlord for permission to assign or sublet your lease:
- Schedule a meeting or write a formal letter explaining your financial situation.
- Highlight your reliability as a tenant and how the new tenant will be responsible.
- Provide any references or background information on the potential new tenant.
Would you like a sample letter template for requesting permission from your landlord?
I don't want to get someone if it's not guaranteed they'll take them. Should I get clarity on whether or not they will first, THEN find a tenant?
Steven, it's definitely wise to get clarity from your landlord first. Ask if they would consider allowing an assignment or sublet under certain conditions. This way, you can avoid the hassle of finding a tenant who might not be approved.
Would you like more tips on how to present your case to your landlord?