Sublease Agreement (Residential)
A Sublease Agreement allows you, as a tenant to sublease your residential property to a subtenant.
Last updated October 21, 2025
Suitable for Australia
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Frequently asked questions
Use this Sublease Agreement if:
You are a tenant (as stated on the original lease) and are subleasing the rental property to another party.
What does the Sublease Agreement cover?
- Premises;
- Sublease term;
- Terms for the sub-lessee to pay the rent;
- Security deposit;
- Landlord's consent;
- Incorporation of master lease; and
- Subleasing and assignment.
Other names for Sublease Agreement include:
- Sublease Contract;
- Sublease Agreement Form; and
- Subletting Contract.
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The Legal Risk Score of a Sublease Agreement (Residential) Template is Low
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The subtenant is bound by all terms of the original master lease as if they were directly included in the sublease, which could expose the subtenant to unexpected obligations and restrictions.
- The subtenant is prohibited from subleasing or assigning the premises, limiting flexibility and control over their rental options.
- The security deposit is held in trust and will be disbursed for damages or defaults as provided by law, which could result in disputes over what constitutes damage or a default.
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