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In brief
Section actions
Duration: Ask the lessor + answer — 2 at 6 weeks; sublease signature — 1 day
Cost: Free ADIL; guarantor — free of charge
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Who this guide is for

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  • Renters wishing to sublease during an absence (internship, holidays, studies)
  • Those who want to rent a room from their apartment to a roommate
  • Beneficiaries solicited to authorize a sub-lease

To be prepared in advance

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  • Your lease, to verify any explicit prohibition of sublease
  • A written request to the lessor describing the sub-lease and the price
  • A model of sub-lease and a state of play

Step-by-step procedure

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  1. 1Check your lease: Even without explicit prohibition, the law (of 1989 for the unfurnished) requires the written agreement of the lessor. His silence is not in agreement.
  2. 2Send the lessor a written request (recommended letter with acknowledgement of receipt): identity of the sub-tenant, duration, price. Keep sending and replying.
  3. 3Wait for the written agreement. In case of refusal, the sub-lease is legally impossible. Do not sublease "in hiding".
  4. 4The price of the sublease cannot exceed your main rent. Beyond that, the lessor may claim the overpayment and terminate the lease.
  5. 5Sign a sublease with the sublease and take stock. You remain accountable to the lessor, and the sub-tenant in front of you — double responsibility.
  6. 6Visale does not cover the sub-lease. To guarantee the sub-lease, use a classic guarantor.

Common mistakes

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  • Sublet without the agreement of the lessor — ground for termination of the lease and damages.
  • Consider the silence of the lessor as an agreement. No — you need a written "yes".
  • Paying a rent higher than yours — the lessor can claim the difference.
  • Believing Visale's covering the sub-lease. No — a conventional guarantor is necessary.
  • Do not sign sublease or condition of the premises — then cannot obtain repair from the sublease.

Official sources

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Useful links

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Important remark

The sublease rules differ between furnished and unfurnished. This information is indicative — for your situation, consult the ADIL (free) or a professional.

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