The original tenant (the sublandlord) rents the property to the subtenant.
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This Sublease Agreement (this “Sublease”) is entered into as of ____________ (the “Effective Date”) by and between ____________, with an address for notices at ____________ (“Sublandlord”), and ____________, currently residing at ____________ (“Subtenant”). Sublandlord and Subtenant may be referred to individually as a “Party” and together as the “Parties.”
Sublandlord is the tenant under a lease dated ____________ (the “Master Lease”) with ____________ (“Landlord”) covering the premises located at ____________ (the “Premises”). Sublandlord hereby subleases the Premises to Subtenant, and Subtenant subleases the Premises from Sublandlord, on the terms set forth in this Sublease. Sublandlord represents that the Master Lease is in full force and effect and that Sublandlord is not in default under it.
This Sublease is expressly conditioned on Landlord's written consent, if the Master Lease requires it. Sublandlord shall use diligent efforts to obtain that consent before the start of the Term. If required consent is not obtained by the start of the Term, either Party may cancel this Sublease by written notice, in which case Sublandlord shall promptly refund the security deposit and any prepaid rent, and neither Party shall have further obligations under this Sublease.
The term of this Sublease begins on ____________ and ends on ____________ (the “Term”). The Term shall not extend beyond the term of the Master Lease, and this Sublease terminates automatically if the Master Lease terminates for any reason. Subtenant shall vacate and surrender the Premises on or before the last day of the Term, removing all personal property and returning all keys and access devices.
Subtenant shall pay Sublandlord rent of $____ per month, due in advance on the 1st day of each calendar month. All rent is payable to Sublandlord — not to Landlord — by a payment method Sublandlord reasonably designates. Sublandlord remains responsible for paying rent to Landlord under the Master Lease, and Subtenant's payment to Sublandlord does not discharge Sublandlord's obligation to Landlord.
Upon signing this Sublease, Subtenant shall pay Sublandlord a security deposit of $____, to be held and returned in accordance with the law of the State of ____________, including any deadlines for return and itemized statements of deductions. The deposit may be applied to unpaid rent, damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, and other amounts Subtenant owes under this Sublease, and may not be applied by Subtenant as the last month's rent.
Subtenant shall pay for all utilities and services supplied to the Premises during the Term, including electricity, gas, water, trash, and internet, either by transferring accounts into Subtenant's name where practicable or by reimbursing Sublandlord within five (5) days after receiving a copy of each bill.
The Parties shall conduct a joint walkthrough of the Premises at the start of the Term and complete a written condition checklist, and shall do the same at the end of the Term. Subtenant accepts the Premises in its present condition, agrees to keep the Premises clean and undamaged, and shall return the Premises at the end of the Term in the same condition as received, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
The Master Lease is incorporated into this Sublease by reference, and Subtenant agrees to be bound by, and to perform, all terms, covenants, and conditions of the Master Lease applicable to the Premises as though Subtenant were the tenant under it — except the obligation to pay rent to Landlord, which remains Sublandlord's. Sublandlord shall provide Subtenant a copy of the Master Lease (with financial terms redacted if Sublandlord chooses) before the start of the Term. Subtenant shall not do or permit anything that would breach the Master Lease, and nothing in this Sublease grants Subtenant greater rights in the Premises than Sublandlord holds under the Master Lease.
This Sublease does not release Sublandlord from any obligation under the Master Lease. Sublandlord remains fully liable to Landlord for rent and for the performance of all tenant obligations under the Master Lease. If Subtenant's act or omission causes Sublandlord to incur liability, cost, or loss under the Master Lease, Subtenant shall indemnify Sublandlord for that liability, cost, or loss; likewise, Sublandlord shall indemnify Subtenant against loss caused by Sublandlord's default under the Master Lease not attributable to Subtenant.
Subtenant shall not assign this Sublease, further sublet all or any part of the Premises, or permit any other person to occupy the Premises without the prior written consent of both Sublandlord and, if the Master Lease requires, Landlord. Any attempted assignment or further sublease without required consent is void and constitutes a default.
If Subtenant fails to pay rent when due or breaches any other provision of this Sublease or the incorporated Master Lease terms, Sublandlord may deliver any notice required by law and pursue all remedies available under the law of the State of ____________, including termination of this Sublease and recovery of possession, subject to any duty to mitigate that applicable law imposes.
All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, sent by certified mail (return receipt requested) to the addresses stated in this Agreement, or sent by email with confirmation of receipt.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of ____________, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Signatures delivered electronically (including through a reliable electronic signature service) shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes, consistent with the U.S. ESIGN Act and applicable state law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date, intending to be legally bound.