Unlike most lease agreements, life doesn’t work in six or twelve month increments. Find out how to sublet your apartment.
Sometimes you have to move before your lease is up. Relocating for work is one of the most common reasons people have for moving before the end of their lease, but it can get a little tricky depending on your lease agreement. Worst case scenario you have to break your lease, but it’s a more affordable process if you find someone to sublease your apartment.
If you find yourself in a situation where you need to sublet your apartment, there are few great places to start looking.
- Craigslist: Craigslist lets you advertise your apartment for free. You can post pictures, add your contact information, and let people know the details of the sublet and lease terms. People searching the site for sublets can search specific qualifications needed for the apartment they seek, and can filter out apartments until they find the perfect one.
- Sublet.com: On sublet.com, tenants and landlords can post sublets, and people can search for those that fit their desired qualifications. Millions of users check out sublet.com when looking for apartments. On sublet.com, not only can you sublease, but you can get furnished rentals and roommates if you want to live with someone else.
- Social Media: Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms are a great option for finding a subletter. You can post a status requesting a subletter, or even make a listing on Facebook Marketplace. Not only can your friends view the post, but they can share it to their social network, too. This is a great way to increase the chances that you find a tenant you already know and trust.
- AirBnB: If you have trouble finding someone to sublease your apartment, you can consider posting your place on AirBnB. While you'll need to have written consent from your landlord to do so, it may be a great way to offset the cost of your remaining rent payments.
Safe Subletting
When someone responds to your subletting ads, you will need to show them the apartment. When doing so, always have someone else in your apartment with you, so that you are not inviting strangers in while you are alone. Lock away any personal belongings of value and keep all sets of keys with you. You never know who you are letting into your apartment when showing it, so always play it safe.