Sublease Agreement

A sublease agreement is an agreement that allows a tenant to re-rent a space that they are currently leasing. This agreement is usually signed between the original tenant and a new tenant. Often, the sublease agreement follows the terms and conditions of the lease agreement between the landlord and the tenant, except that the original tenant is a third party to the agreement. Before a tenant begins the sublease process, the underlying lease agreement must be reviewed to ensure that the sublease is permissible, and the landlord’s permission must be secured.

Our document allows you to prevent against different risks and insures you against the dangers of subletting. By downloading the contract you will benefit from :

For this, you will find in our agreement clauses relating to the duration of the rental, the requirement and the amount of the security deposit, the work that can be carried out in the property, the application of the conditions of the main contract between the owner and the lessor…

It is an agreement with clear and precise clauses designed to avoid any discrepancies and confusion that may arise in the future.

Before subletting your property, Themis Partner will help you with the necessary formalities.
First of all, you have to check if you are allowed to sublet the property. Indeed, if you have an HDB, subletting is forbidden.

Secondly, you need to check that the subletting complies with the rules of private property. For example, all types of private residential properties are subject to an occupancy cap of six unrelated persons per property. This rule also applies to subletting.

In addition, the ability to sublet the property is subject to the permission of the landlord. A clause authorizing subletting can be inserted in the main agreement or, in the absence of a clause, a letter of consent to sublet is required.

After checking whether you are allowed to sublet, make sure that all parties (including yourself) are familiar with the rules, terms and conditions of the Singapore rental market and the clauses set out in the agreement.

You must select the subtenant carefully and make sure that this person is respectful, reliable, and will take care of the subtenancy.

The original tenant is still responsible for the rent owed to the landlord, as he or she is still contractually bound to the landlord. The subtenant is generally not accountable to the landlord, but only to the original tenant. For example, if the subtenant fails to pay the rent on time, the original tenant must still pay the rent to the landlord and the original tenant must ensure that the subtenant complies with the terms of the sublease agreement. Similarly, the original tenant is responsible for ensuring that the property is in good condition, even if he or she does not currently live there.

The general provisions relating to the relationship between landlords and tenants are mentioned in the Civil Law Act, the Distress Act, the Evidence Act and several other laws.
Themis Partner offers you legal assistance to enable you to sublet with peace of mind. A real estate lawyer provides you with a complete service for an affordable fee. Contact us for more information.