My spouse and I have agreed to break our current lease (through June 2026) with our landlord. He agreed to let us assign our lease to a new tenant but said it’s our responsibility to find a new tenant. We tried finding applicants through FB group posts but so far no interested applicants (we got a lot of traction on our posts but no one wants to take on the lease).
It seems like it is possible to post on StreetEasy as long as the landlord gives us permission.
Are there any legal concerns we should consider before taking this route?
(ChatGPT says it’s risky but I’m not sure what the actual risk is…) mainly we just need to better advertise the place. It’s a desirable unit in a very desirable neighborhood.
Question about marketing apartment as tenant breaking lease
byu/carolineonmymind inRealEstate
Posted by carolineonmymind
3 Comments
There is little risk with lease assignment. Subleasing would be more risky, you would still be responsible for rent if your subtenant doesn’t pay the owner
Offer to pay 2 months rent.
I would use a zillow rental listing