A Rhode Island sublease agreement is a legally binding contract between a current renter of an apartment or home (“sublessor”) and a secondary renter (“sublessee” or “subtenant”).
In Rhode Island, subleasing may be specifically allowed or not in the lease. A tenant may sublease their dwelling if it’s permitted or not mentioned. If the lease explicitly forbids subletting, then the tenant may not sublease. In some cases, a sublease may be allowed but only with the written approval of the landlord.