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	In recent years, increasing numbers of landlords have pursued possession proceedings against tenants after finding that they have sublet the property through sites such as Airbnb without permission.		In recent years, increasing numbers of landlords have pursued possession proceedings against tenants after finding that they have sublet the property through sites such as Airbnb without permission.

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	Subletting is a complicated legal area, but typically, whether subletting is permissible or not will depend on the tenancy agreement between the existing tenant and the landlord. Even if it is permissible, the tenant may need to obtain permission from the landlord.		Subletting is a complicated legal area, but typically, whether subletting is permissible or not will depend on the tenancy agreement between the existing tenant and the landlord. Even if it is permissible, the tenant may need to obtain permission from the landlord.

−	The subtenant will pay rent to the tenant (often termed the mesne landlord), and they in turn will pay rent to the ~~‘head’~~ landlord. The tenant may charge a higher rent than they are paying to the landlord, thereby earning a profit margin. However, subletting means that the tenant is forfeiting their right to possession as the subtenant would have use of the property (or part of it) and would only be able to enter the property (or part of it) with permission of the subtenant.	+	The subtenant will pay rent to the tenant (often termed the mesne landlord), and they in turn will pay rent to the ‘head landlord'. The tenant may charge a higher rent than they are paying to the landlord, thereby earning a profit margin. However, subletting means that the tenant is forfeiting their right to possession as the subtenant would have use of the property (or part of it) and would only be able to enter the property (or part of it) with permission of the subtenant.

	The original tenancy agreement may also set conditions for any sublet. For example, if a tenant’s contract expires it may mean that the sublet also expires.		The original tenancy agreement may also set conditions for any sublet. For example, if a tenant’s contract expires it may mean that the sublet also expires.

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−	~~Subletting is when~~ an existing tenant lets all or part of a property to another (subtenant). Subletting is a complicated legal area but it is typical that whether the subletting is permissible or not will depend on the tenancy agreement between the existing tenant and the landlord. Very often, a tenant will need to acquire permission from the landlord before they can sublet.	+	The term 'subletting' refers to an existing tenant who lets all, or part of, a property to another party (referred to as a subtenant).

−	~~The subtenant~~ will ~~pay rent to~~ the ~~tenant (often termed~~ the ~~mesne landlord), who will pay rent to the ‘head’ landlord. The~~ tenant ~~may charge a higher rent than they are paying to~~ the landlord~~, thereby earning a profit margin~~. ~~However~~, ~~subletting means that~~ the tenant ~~is forfeiting their right~~ to ~~possession as the subtenant would have exclusive use of the property. The tenant would only be able to enter the property with~~ permission of the ~~subtenant~~.	+	Subletting is a complicated legal area, but typically, whether subletting is permissible or not will depend on the tenancy agreement between the existing tenant and the landlord. Even if it is permissible, the tenant may need to obtain permission from the landlord.

−	The original tenancy agreement ~~will~~ also ~~determine the~~ conditions ~~of the~~ sublet. If a tenant’s contract expires it may mean that the sublet also expires.	+	The subtenant will pay rent to the tenant (often termed the mesne landlord), and they in turn will pay rent to the ‘head’ landlord. The tenant may charge a higher rent than they are paying to the landlord, thereby earning a profit margin. However, subletting means that the tenant is forfeiting their right to possession as the subtenant would have use of the property (or part of it) and would only be able to enter the property (or part of it) with permission of the subtenant.
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		+	The original tenancy agreement may also set conditions for any sublet. For example, if a tenant’s contract expires it may mean that the sublet also expires.

	If permission to sublet is not sought or given, but the tenant proceeds, the landlord may be entitled to take legal action such as eviction proceedings. It may also be a criminal offence if a social housing tenant sublets a property unlawfully.		If permission to sublet is not sought or given, but the tenant proceeds, the landlord may be entitled to take legal action such as eviction proceedings. It may also be a criminal offence if a social housing tenant sublets a property unlawfully.

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Subletting is when an existing tenant lets all or part of a property to another (subtenant). Subletting is a complicated legal area but it is typical that whether the subletting is permissible or not will depend on the tenancy agreement between the existing tenant and the landlord. Very often, a tenant will need to acquire permission from the landlord before they can sublet.

The subtenant will pay rent to the tenant (often termed the mesne landlord), who will pay rent to the ‘head’ landlord. The tenant may charge a higher rent than they are paying to the landlord, thereby earning a profit margin. However, subletting means that the tenant is forfeiting their right to possession as the subtenant would have exclusive use of the property. The tenant would only be able to enter the property with permission of the subtenant.

The original tenancy agreement will also determine the conditions of the sublet. If a tenant’s contract expires it may mean that the sublet also expires.

If permission to sublet is not sought or given, but the tenant proceeds, the landlord may be entitled to take legal action such as eviction proceedings. It may also be a criminal offence if a social housing tenant sublets a property unlawfully.

In recent years, increasing numbers of landlords have pursued possession proceedings against tenants after finding that they have sublet the property through sites such as Airbnb without permission.

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=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Breach of contract.
* Housing tenure.
* Landlord.
* Landlord and Tenant Act.
* Lease Negotiations - Tenants Checklist.
* Leasehold.
* Leasehold covenants.
* Leasing a property - what you need to know.
* Restrictive covenant.
* Right to rent.
* Short term lets.
* Tenant.

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