Did you know if you sublet your apartment you will still be on the lease?
Even though you will not be living in the apartment you will still be on the lease. If your sublettor does not pay the rent or damages the apartment, you will be responsible to pay.
Before subletting:
- Be sure you have permission from your landlord and know their sublet policy
- Make sure the sublettor is screened carefully and is able to pay the rent and has not had past rental problems.
- Use a written sublet agreement.
- Consider collecting a security deposit from the
sublettor upon move in.
A Quick Guide to Subletting Your Apartment
Whether you plan on studying abroad for a semester, going home for the summer, or graduating before the end of your lease term, subletting your apartment is a great way to help defer some of your rental costs while you are away. There can be pitfalls with subletting. To help prevent any problems and make the process as easy as possible, keep the following things in mind:
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MADISON- On Feb.18 the first housing mediation training program of the new
Student Tenant Education & Mediation (STEM) program took place at the
UW-Madison Law School, with instructors Bill White, Attorney with Michael, Best
& Friedrich LLP and Professional Mediator and Instructor Shirin Kestin
presenting the training. Attending were 29 UW law students and campus area
property managers who will serve as volunteer mediators for
the Student Tenant Education & Mediation (STEM) program.
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There are many things to consider before you rent and sign a lease for an apartment. Student Tenant Education & Mediation has provided a helpful form for you to download and print, that will act as a guide during your apartment shopping.
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Upon moving in to a new apartment, your landlord will provide you with a check in form for you to complete. The completed check in form is due seven days after taking possession of the apartment. Make a copy of the completed form for your self and give the original to your landlord. If you do not return the form to your landlord it will be presumed that everything is in good condition when you assumed possession of the apartment.
Be thorough when completing the form, mark any existing damages and concerns.
It is also a good idea to take photos of the apartment before you move in to document the condition of the property.
The check in form is a condition report of the unit upon move in and protects your security deposit. The check in form does not serve as a maintenance request. If there are items in your apartment that you would like repaired or corrected, you should contact your landlord or property manager in writing to request maintenance in your unit.
