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Home Legal Documents Lease/Rental Agreement Sublease Tennessee

Free Tennessee Sublease Agreement

Use our Tennessee Sublease Agreement to sublet to a new tenant.

Updated November 9, 2020

A Tennessee sublease agreement permits a tenant currently signed onto a lease to rent part or all of their rental property to another individual. In a Tennessee sublease agreement, the original tenant is referred to as the sublessor, the new tenant is called the subtenant, and the sublease agreement must be consistent with the outlined terms in the original lease.

The subtenant is responsible for paying rent on time, ensuring utilities are paid, and maintaining the yard (if outlined in the sublease). However, because the sublessor is still on the original lease, they’re still liable for any damages caused by the subtenant and must work together with the subtenant to ensure the original lease is followed.

To save time and ensure everything is filled out correctly, we recommend using our free Tennessee sublease agreement builder or follow our directions to fill it out before you sublet your rental.

How to Write a Tennessee Sublease Agreement

1. Name the Original Tenant and Sublessor

Include the names of the sublessor and subtenant, as well as the names and dates of birth of all individuals who will be occupying the residence.

2. Make Sure All Dates and Contact Information on the Sublease Agreement Are Accurate

List all of the contact information for the sublessor and subtenant in the agreement. Ensure details like addresses, phone numbers, and other information are all up to date.

3. Include the Original Lease Terms

Subleases must include all of the terms from the original lease. You may list these in a separate section of the Tennessee sublease agreement if you wish.

4. Include Any Additional Sublease Terms

Sublessors may want to include additional terms to the sublease. For example, if the landlord allows pets but the sublessor would prefer to institute a no-pet policy, they can do so.

5. Establish Rent and Late Fees

Your Tennessee sublease agreement should clearly state the cost of monthly rent, when it’s due, if there’s a grace period, and if late fees apply after a certain date.

6. Establish How Utilities Will Be Paid

Will the subtenant be responsible for all utilities, or will you or the original landlord cover some, such as garbage and sewer fees? Make sure your agreement lists who is responsible for which utility.

7. Indicate a Security Deposit

List the amount of the required security deposit, and where / how the money will be held prior to being given back to the subtenant at the end of the sublease agreement.

8. Decide on Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities

Who is responsible for what kind of repairs? Decide ahead of time what’s considered simple enough to be repaired by the tenant, and what repairs should be handled by a professional.

9. Decide on Terms Regarding the Use and Condition of the Premises

Your Tennessee sublease agreement should also include provisions on how the property is to be used and maintained, and what activities are allowed on the property. You may want to decline large parties or institute a no pets policy.

10. Establish How the Subtenant Will Relinquish Possession to the Sublessor

The sublease agreement should also include information about when and how the subtenant will turn the property back over to the sublessor when the term of the lease is up. This includes the way the sublessor will notify the subtenant how much of their security deposit will be returned, and how much will go toward repairing damages to the property.

Tennessee Sublease Laws

You should check your original lease agreement to see if you’re allowed to sublet your apartment. It’s recommended that a tenant receive written permission from their landlord before subletting in Tennessee. Once you’ve filled out a Tennessee sublease agreement, you will be responsible for your subtenant and liable for any violations of the original lease.

A sublessor must honor the terms of the sublease agreement (as well as the original lease) and follow all Tennessee laws regarding the eviction process, security deposits, and all other landlord-tenant matters.

Tennessee Landlord-Tenant Laws: Title 68, Chapter 28 of the Tennessee Code Annotated (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)

In Tennessee, a sublessor must:

  • Give a subtenant fourteen days (14) written notice to pay rent or leave, or seven days (7) if you’ve provided them the same notice within the last six months
  • Return the security deposit within thirty days (30) of the end of the sublease
  • Provide thirty days (30) written notice of your intent to not renew the sublease and/or original lease

Tennessee Sublease FAQs

Is subletting illegal in Tennessee?

Tennessee lets tenants of rental units the right to sublease the property, so long as the original lease doesn’t expressly prohibit subleasing.

Can a tenant sublet without permission?

The lease may also state whether or not the tenant is required to obtain permission prior to subleasing. If the original lease contains no clause that forbids subletting nor does it specify that the tenant must ask permission, the tenant can sublease as they see fit without the landlord’s consent.

How can you get out of a Tennessee sublease agreement?

A sublease functions similarly to a traditional lease, and is just as legally binding. A subtenant must follow the terms of the sublease agreement regarding how to exit their contract. In cases where subtenants violate the sublease agreement, the sublessor may be able to take legal action against them.

In Tennessee, even if a sublessor had not received written permission from the property landlord, the subtenant would still be legally bound by the terms of the sublease agreement.

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