Used when the tenant transfers property rights over to a third party, known as a subtenant, for the remainder of the residential lease term
A Residential Sublease Agreement is a legal document that allows a tenant to transfer all or part of their rental rights to another person, called the subtenant.
Under a Residential Lease, a landlord grants a tenant the right to occupy a home or apartment. However, the tenant may choose to sublet the property, meaning they rent it out to someone else for a period of time. In a sublease, the subtenant pays rent directly to the tenant, while the tenant continues to pay rent to the landlord and remains responsible for following the terms of the original lease.
There are two main ways a sublease can be arranged:
Subletting the Entire Property
The tenant moves out of the rental property entirely. The subtenant takes full possession and pays rent to the tenant.
Subletting a Portion of the Property
The tenant rents out part of the property while continuing to live in the remaining space. For example, a tenant in a two-bedroom apartment may rent one bedroom to a subtenant and keep the other for personal use.
Important: A tenant can only sublet if the original lease allows it or if the landlord gives written consent. This document is intended only for residential properties. If the property is used for business purposes, a Commercial Sublease Agreement should be used instead.
How to Use This Document
This agreement should include the following information:
- Tenant's details: Full name and address
- Subtenant's details: Full name and address
- Description of the property: The specific part of the property being sublet
- Rent details: The rent amount, how often it will be paid, and any required deposit
Once completed, both the tenant and subtenant must sign the document. Each party should keep a signed copy for their records.
Applicable Laws
In Lagos State, the Tenancy Law of Lagos (2011) applies to all residential rental properties. In other states across Nigeria, the tenancy laws of the respective state govern residential lease and sublease agreements.
From Template to Completed Document
You can easily fill out a form to generate the agreement. Once completed, you can edit and download the draft or proceed to sign it via our E-signature tool with your record securely stored on DocuProp for future management.
