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Understanding Sublets & Relets

Whether you need a place for just the summer or want to take over a lease for the whole year, understanding the difference is key.

Subletting

You temporarily rent the space from the original tenant. Ideal for short-term stays like summer internships or a single semester.

  • Original Tenant: Remains on the master lease and is ultimately responsible to the landlord.
  • Payments: Usually made directly to the original tenant, though some properties allow direct portal payments.
  • Duration: Strictly short-term (e.g., 1-4 months).

Reletting (Lease Takeover)

You completely take over the remainder of the lease. Ideal if you need housing for the rest of the academic year.

  • Original Tenant: Is entirely released from the lease and has no further obligations.
  • Payments: You sign a new lease and pay rent directly to the landlord or property management.
  • Duration: Remainder of the lease term (e.g., 6-12 months).

Which one is right for me?

Choose a Sublet if...

You are studying abroad for one semester, doing a summer internship in a new city, or just need a place for a few months before graduating.

Choose a Relet (Takeover) if...

You transferred schools mid-year, decided to move out of the dorms, or need a permanent place for the rest of the year without the hassle of a sublet agreement.

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