A Maryland sublease agreement allows tenants to rent out all or part of their rental to another person (or “subtenant”). The person who sublets has the same rights and responsibilities as the original renter and can be evicted just like the original tenant if they fail to pay rent, cause damage to the property, or breach the terms outlined in the lease.
A sublessor must honor the terms of the sublease agreement (as well as the original lease) and follow all Maryland laws regarding the eviction process, security deposits, and all other landlord-tenant matters. The landlord has a right to know who is living on the property and who will be responsible if there are any damages, so the landlord still has the right to ask for the new tenant’s information and run a background check.