{"id":9383,"date":"2018-08-15T13:02:23","date_gmt":"2018-08-15T17:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?post_type=qa&p=9383"},"modified":"2023-07-24T13:44:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T17:44:26","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-a-lease-break-sublet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/whats-the-difference-between-a-lease-break-sublet\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the difference between a lease break and sublet?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/span>You\u2019ve signed a New York City lease<\/a> with your landlord but prior to the end of the lease, you need to move. What do you do!? This is when the important topic of a lease break and sublet come into play. While lease breaks and sublets both require a third party to enter a lease which you originally signed with your landlord<\/a>, they are in essence very different leasing arrangements. We\u2019ve listed the exact differences below with the hope that this will enable you to decide what works best for you:<\/p>\n

Lease Breaks<\/span><\/h2>\n

When breaking a lease completely, the new tenant will sign a brand new lease with the landlord directly. Meaning, the new tenant will form a new contractual relationship with the landlord instead. <\/span>This will void the original lease and will remove the original tenant\u2019s (you) obligations to the landlord.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can walk away knowing that you will not be held legally nor financially accountable for anything that happens.<\/p>\n

Both the landlord and tenant can be in charge of finding the new tenant. You may want to refer to your lease or speak to your landlord directly to figure out what they would prefer. <\/span><\/p>\n

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