Sublease Agreement

Missouri Sublease Agreement Template pdf Missouri Sublease Agreement Template

Tenants Right to Sublet

Missouri Tenants must get their Landlord’s approval before subletting. If they sublet without permission, the Landlord can charge double rent. [1] Tenants can use a Landlord Consent Form to get the Landlords written approval to sublet.

Short-Term Rental / Lodgings Tax

  • Missouri does not regulate short-term rentals (STR) statewide, but there’s a state sales tax of 4.225%. [2]
  • Counties and cities may also impose their own taxes and regulations.
  • Short-term rentals are for 30-days or less.

Sample Missouri Sublease PDF

Sources

  1. Missouri Attorney General
  2. Missouri Department of Revenue
New York Sublease Agreement Template 1 pdf New York Sublease Agreement Template

Tenants Right to Sublet

In New York, Tenants must get the Landlord’s written permission to sublet unless the lease explicitly allows it. [1] To request approval, the Tenant must send the following details to the landlord by certified mail:

  • Sublease term
  • Proposed sublessee’s name and contact info
  • Reason for subletting
  • Tenant’s address during sublease
  • Written consent of co-tenant or guarantor
  • Copy of the proposed sublease, signed by both tenant and sublessee

New York City has stricter rules on subletting and heavier fines. [2] NYC law states that if the Landlord agrees to subletting unit in writing, the Tenant can sublease the apartment. The Landlord must be notified in writing by certified mail with details about the subtenant. The Landlord has 10 days to ask for more information and 30 days to approve or deny the sublease. If there is no response, it’s considered approved. The original Tenant is still responsible for the rent and any damages.

Short-Term Rental / Lodgings Tax

  • NY state sales tax is charged on rentals of 90 days or less.
  • Counties and cities may impose their own sales or hotel taxes:
    • 4% state sales tax [3]
    • County taxes (varies by county)
    • City taxes (varies by city)

Sample NY Sublease Agreement Template

Sources

  1. N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-B
  2. N.Y. City Administrative Code, Ch. 31
  3. Department of Taxation and Finance
Texas Sublease Agreement Template 1 pdf Texas Sublease Agreement Template

Tenants Right to Sublet

Tenants can’t sublet their rental property without the Landlord’s written approval, unless the lease allows it. [1] If approval is required, Tenants can use a Landlord Consent Form. [2]

Short-Term Rental / Lodgings Tax

  • The Hotel Occupancy Tax in Texas applies to rentals priced at $15 or more per day for stays under 30 days. [3]
  • The state tax rate is 6%, and additional local taxes may apply depending on the location. [4]
  • Local taxes are applicable to rentals costing $2 or more per day.

Sources

  1. § 91.005
  2. § 94.057
  3. § 156.101
  4. comptroller.texas.gov

Sample

Pennsylvania Sublease Agreement Template 1 pdf Pennsylvania Sublease Agreement

Tenants Right to Sublet

Tenants are not allowed to sublet their rental property without the Landlord’s written permission, unless the lease specifically permits it. If Landlord approval is needed, Tenants can use a Landlord Consent Form.

Short-Term Rental / Lodgings Tax

  • The 6% Pennsylvania Hotel Occupancy Tax applies to short-term rentals (less than 30 days) booked through online platforms or third-party brokers. Some counties may charge extra taxes. [1]

Sample Pennsylvania Sublease Agreement Template

Sources

  1. pa.gov
Massachusetts Sublease Agreement 1 pdf Massachusetts Sublease Agreement Template

Tenants Right to Sublet

Tenants are not permitted to sublet their rental property without the Landlord’s written approval, unless the lease allows it. If lLandlord approval is needed, Tenants use a Landlord Consent Form.

Short-Term Rental / Lodgings Tax

  • Massachusetts’s room occupancy tax doesn’t apply to month-to-month leases or tenancies at will. [1]
  • If the lease is for 31 days or less, the tax may apply. [2]
  • The state tax rate is 5.7%, with local taxes up to 6% (6.5% in Boston) and an extra 2.75% in some cities. [3]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is subletting legal in Massachusetts?

Yes, although it must be written in the lease agreement or Tenant must get the Landlord or property written consent.

Sample Massachusetts Sublease Agreement Template

Sources

  1. 830 CMR 64G.1.1 (4)(a)(9)
  2. Mass.gov
  3. Mich. Admin. Code R. 205.88
Maryland Sublease Agreement Template 1 pdf Maryland Sublease Agreement Template

Tenants Right to Sublet

Maryland law doesn’t specifically address subleasing. Whether Tenants can sublet depends on the terms of the lease agreement. A Landlord Consent Form may be needed to get written permission to sublet.

Short-Term Rental / Lodgings Tax

  • In Maryland, a 6% Sales and Use Tax applies to rentals under four months, but not to monthly rentals or permanent residents. [1]
  • Platforms such as Airbnb usually handles the tax.
  • County rules may differ on rental length and tax rates. [2] For example:
    • Carroll County: Up to 25 days
    • Frederick County: Up to 90 days
    • Garrett and Washington Counties: Up to 30 day.  [3]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is subletting legal in Maryland?

Subletting is not aloud in Maryland unless it is written in the lease agreement or the Tenant must get the Landlord or property owners written consent.

Sample Maryland Sublease Agreement

Sources

  1. MarylandTaxes.Gov
  2. Comptroller of Maryland
  3. MD Code of Regs. § 03.06.01.23
  4. Md. Code, Local Gov’t § 20-401
Lousiana Sublease Agreement 1 pdf Louisiana Sublease Agreement Template

Tenants Right to Sublet

  • Tenants need their Landlords written consent to sublet unless it is written in the lease agreement otherwise, Louisiana prohibits it. [1]

Short-Term Lodgings Tax Rules

  • Short-term rentals are taxed like hotels. At the state level, there is a 4.45% sales tax on hotels. [2] [3]
  • Local taxes may also apply. For example, hotels in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes must collect additional taxes, like the Louisiana Stadium and Exhibition District tax. [4]
  • Hotels must report state sales tax using the Statewide Hotel/Motel Sales Tax Return. [5]

Can you break a sublease in Louisiana?

Yes, with a 30-day notice.

Sources

  1. Art. 2713
  2. La. Stat. tit. 47 § 301
  3. revenue.louisiana.gov
  4. Dept. of Revenue FAQ
  5. La Revised Statutes § 47:301

Sample Louisiana Sublease Agreement Template

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Maine Sublease Agreement 1 pdf Maine Sublease Agreement Template

Tenants Right to Sublet

  • Tenants need their Landlords written consent to sublet unless it is written in the lease agreement.

Short-Term Lodgings Tax Rules

  • Short-Term Rentals – There’s a statewide tax of 9%. [1]
  • 28-Day Stays or Less – The tax is levied on rentals of less than 28 consecutive days.
  • 15-Day Stays or Less – If a room is rented for fewer than 15 days in a year, the operator doesn’t need to collect taxes. [2]

Eviction Laws

  • Authority of the Landlord – The Landlord can evict the original Tenant if the sublessee violates the lease terms or damages the property. [3]

Sample Maine Sublease Agreement Template

Sources

  1. § 1811D(3)
  2. Maine.Gov
  3. § 9097 Terms of Rental Agreement
Washington D.C. Sublease Agreement Template 1 pdf District of Columbia Sublease Agreement Template

Right to Sublet

In Washington D.C., Landlords can ban subletting if it’s written in the lease agreement. If it’s allowed with approval, the landlord can set qualifications for the subtenant. A Landlord Consent Form can be used to get approval for subletting.

Short-Term Lodgings Tax

  • With Host on Property – Tenant must pay a lodgings tax if the rent term is less than 30 nights or less.
  • Without Host on Property (Vacation Rental) – Cannot exceed more than 90 nights per year.
  • Hotel / Transient Accommodations Tax – Short-term rentals are credited with a 14.95% transient accommodations tax in Washington D.C.

Sample District of Columbia Sublease Agreement

Sources

  1. § 42–3505.55.
  2. dlcp.dc.gov
  3. DC.gov Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Kansas Sublease Agreement pdf Kansas Sublease Agreement Template

Tenant Right to Sublet

  • Tenants need their Landlords written consent to sublet if the lease term is under two years. [1]

Short-Term Lodgings Tax Rules

  • Accommodations Broker – In Kansas, an Accommodations Broker is any business offering two or more sleeping rooms for rent. These businesses must collect state and local sales taxes on all rental receipts.
  • Transient Guest Tax – Transient Guest Tax (set by the county or city) for stays of 28 consecutive days or fewer. [2]
  • Sales Tax – 6.5% State Sales Tax
  • Local Sales Tax – varies by location

Sources

  1. Kan. Stat. § 58-2511
  2. Pub. KS-1540

Example Kansas Sublease Agreement