A Massachusetts sublease agreement is a contract between a tenant already renting a piece of property (the “sublessor”) and a new tenant (the “sublessee”) who wants to lease part or all of the property.
The landlord must first approve a sublease in Massachusetts, which can only exist if the original lease is in effect. Depending on the rules outlined in the sublease agreement, it can also last for a shorter period. The sublessor, whose name remains on the lease, is ultimately responsible for the premises if damaged or unpaid for by the sublessee.