Sublease Agreement

Rhode Island Sublease Agreement Template 1 pdf 1 Rhode Island Sublease Agreement Template

Tenants Right to Sublet

Under Rhode Island law, tenants do not have a default legal right to sublet; they must follow the terms of their lease. Most leases fall into one of the following:

  • Subletting is strictly prohibited.
  • Allowed only with the landlord’s written consent. [Landlord and Tenant Handbook PDF]
  • Allowed outright or not mentioned, meaning no permission required.

If the lease requires written landlord consent, tenants must send a request by certified mail and include the following details:

  • Sublease term (start and end dates)
  • Name, contact info of proposed subtenant
  • Reason for subletting
  • Tenant’s forwarding address
  • Consent of any co-tenants
  • Copy of proposed sublease, signed by both parties

The landlord can screen potential subtenants for legitimate reasons—such as financial stability—but cannot deny based on protected characteristics (e.g., race, religion, disability) under Fair Housing rules.

If a tenant sublets without permission, it’s a lease violation. The landlord may issue a 20-day notice to vacate or correct and then pursue eviction and damages.

Subtenants enjoy tenant rights—like privacy and habitability—but cannot sue the landlord directly; they must go through the original tenant.

Short‑Term Rental / Lodging Tax

Rhode Island regulates and taxes short‑term rentals (STRs) under state and local laws:

  • Registration: All STRs (under 30 nights) must register with the RI Dept. of Business Regulation (DBR) and display the registration number on listings. Platforms like Airbnb/Vrbo must ensure compliance and remove unregistered listings within 14 days or face fines of $250–$1,000 per day. [1]
  • State Sales Tax: 7% applies to the total rental charge (including cleaning fees) for stays under 30 nights.
    • 6% on room rentals.
    • 1% on whole‑home rentals.
  • Hotel (Lodging) Tax: Collected monthly, in addition to sales tax.
  • Local Taxes: Newport adds its own taxes—6% on room rentals and 1% on whole-home stays, making total tax rates up to ~19% for rooms and ~15% for full homes.

STR platforms are required to collect and remit all state and local taxes on behalf of hosts. Hosts letting directly must self-register and file tax returns.

Non-compliance can trigger fines: $250 for first 30 days, $500 for 31–60 days, $1,000 for over 60 days.

Sample Rhode Island Sublease Agreement Template

PDF | Word (.docx)

Sources

  1. Rhode Island Department of Revenue
Oklahoma Sublease Agreement Template 1 pdf 1 Oklahoma Sublease Agreement Template

Sample Oklahoma Sublease Agreement Template

Ohio Sublease Agreement Template 1 pdf 1 Ohio Sublease Agreement Template

Right to Sublet

In Ohio, there are no specific subletting laws. It depends on your lease. If subletting isn’t allowed, you must get your landlord’s written permission.

Short-Term Lodgings Tax

In Ohio, short-term rentals are stays of less than 30 days and are taxed by the state, county, and city. Tax rates vary by location.

Ohio short-term rental taxes include the following:

  • 5.75% state sales tax
  • Varying county/local sales tax
  • Local lodging tax (amount depends on the area)

Sample Ohio Sublease Agreement

Ohio-Sublease-Agreement-Template

Sources

  1. ohio.gov
A North Dakota Sublease Agreement Template featuring blank fields for tenant, subtenant, property address, lease period, rental amount, and furniture details. The agreement includes checkboxes and fillable sections. Page 1 of 6.

Tenants Right to Sublet

In North Dakota, tenants must obtain the landlord’s written consent before subletting their rental unit, unless the lease agreement explicitly allows subletting without approval. If the lease is silent or prohibits subletting, the tenant cannot proceed without the landlord’s permission. [1] To request approval, the Tenant must send the following details to the landlord by certified mail:

  • Full name of the proposed subtenant
  • Proposed sublease start and end dates
  • Reason for subletting
  • Contact information of the subtenant
  • A copy of the proposed sublease agreement

Violating lease terms by subletting without approval can result in penalties, eviction, or financial liability. [2]

Short-Term Rental / Lodgings Tax

  • North Dakota state sales tax is charged on rentals of 30 days in a row or less.
  • Counties and cities may impose their own sales or hotel taxes:
    • 5% state sales tax [3]
    • County and City taxes (varies)

Landlords or sublessors engaging in short-term rentals may be required to register with the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner and collect these taxes.

Sample North Dakota Sublease Agreement Template

Sources

  1. North Dakota Century Code § 47-16-13
  2. North Dakota Attorney General’s Landlord-Tenant Rights Guide
  3. North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner – Sales and Use Tax Guidelines
North Carolina Sublease Agreement Template 1 pdf 1 North Carolina Sublease Agreement Template

Right to Sublet

North Carolina law doesn’t specifically allow or ban subletting. Whether a tenant can sublet depends on the lease, which often requires the landlord’s approval. Tenants should check their North Carolina sublease agreement template lease before subletting. If subletting is not allowed, you will need to get written permission from your landlord with the Landlord Consent Form.

Short-Term Lodgings Tax

In North Carolina, a short-term rental (STR) is a stay of less than 90 days. Rentals are taxed unless the property is rented for fewer than 15 days per year.

STR taxes include the following:

  • 4.75% state sales tax
  • Local sales tax (varies by location)
  • Local occupancy tax (varies by location)

Sample North Carolina Sublease Agreement

North-Carolina-Sublease-Agreement-Template

Sources

  1. Chapter 42A. Vacation Rental Act.
This New Mexico Sublease Agreement form features sections for parties’ names, property address, lease period, occupancy, and furniture details. It includes checkboxes and blank lines for entering all necessary information.

Tenant Right to Sublet

  • New Mexico state law does not mandate subletting laws between landlords and tenants.
  • The Landlord Consent Form is used to get the Landlords written approval.

Short-Term Lodgings Tax Rules

Short-term rentals (STRs) in New Mexico are subject to the state’s Gross Receipts Tax, which functions similarly to a sales tax, and Local Lodgers Tax. The applicable rate varies by location. Additionally, certain jurisdictions may impose local lodgings taxes depending on the property’s location.

Gross Receipts Tax – 5.125% to 8.6875%. [1]

Local Lodgings Tax – 5% to 7.1%. Varies by location. [2]

Compliance Steps for Hosts in New Mexico

  1. Register for Taxes – Sign up with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department to get a CRS number (for Gross Receipts Tax).
  2. Register Locally – Register with your city or county to pay Lodgers’ Tax, if required (check local laws).
  3. Collect Taxes – Collect Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) and any Lodgers’ Tax from guests.
  4. Remit Taxes – Pay the collected taxes to the state and local authorities by their deadlines.
  5. File Tax Returns – Submit tax returns regularly—even if a platform like Airbnb or Vrbo collects and remits taxes for you.

Sample New Mexico Sublease Agreement

Sources

  1. tax.newmexico.gov
  2. §3-38-15
A New Hampshire Sublease agreement form with sections for party information, property details, lease period, and furniture—some fields left blank for users to fill in tenant, subtenant, and property specifications.

Tenants Right to Sublet

New Hampshire law doesn’t have specific rules about subletting, therefore it’s up to the Landlord to decide if it’s allowed based on the lease. If written permission is needed, a Landlord Consent Form can be used.

Short-Term Rental / Lodgings Tax

  • The New Hampshire’s Meals and Rooms Tax is an 8.5% tax on rentals of one or more residential rooms. [1]

Sample New Hampshire Sublease Agreement 

Sources

  1. Meals & Rooms (Rentals) Tax
Montana Sublease Agreement Template 1 pdf Montana Sublease Agreement Template

Sample Montana Sublease Agreement Template

Mississippi Sublease Agreement Template 1 pdf Mississippi Sublease Agreement Template

Tenants Right to Sublet

Mississippi has no laws on subletting, so it depends on what is in the lease agreement. Most leases either forbid subletting or allow it with the landlord’s approval. If the lease doesn’t allow subletting, a written permission from the landlord is required.

Short-Term Rental / Lodgings Tax

Mississippi charges a 7% state sales tax on short-term rentals, but counties and cities set their own rules and taxes. Short-term rentals are 90 days or less. Local taxes may include sales, lodging, and hotel tourism taxes.

Sample Sublease Agreement Template

Sources

  1. Occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Mississippi
  2. Department of Revenue