undertenant
Renter's own renter
An undertenant is a tenant who rents from another tenant rather than directly from the property owner—a sublessee.
The arrangement creates a chain: owner to tenant to undertenant.
The original leaseholder became liable when her undertenant stopped paying rent.
Place of residence
- apartmentRented unit in building
- flatLacking vertical variation
- lodgingTemporary place to stay
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
renter · occupant · lodger · boarder · roommate · flatmate · resident · quarters
Legal relationship between parties
- evictionForced departure from rental
- habitabilitySuitability for dwelling
- rent paymentTenant's regular housing cost
- notice periodRequired warning before leaving
Rent out rented space
- sublesseeOne who subleases
- sublettingRenting out rented property
- leaseholderOne renting property
- lease transferReassigning rental rights
rental agreement · permission · assignment · occupancy · short-term · temporary · furnished rental · room rental
Housing price regulation
- security depositRefundable tenant payment upfront
- lease renewalExtending a rental agreement
- rent increaseHigher tenant payment
- legal aidFree attorney services
housing code · property maintenance · dispute resolution · fair housing
dwelling
Place of residence
accommodation · renter · occupant · lodger · boarder · roommate · flatmate · resident · quarters · room
privity
Legal relationship between parties
- evictionForced departure from rental
- habitabilitySuitability for dwelling
- rent paymentTenant's regular housing cost
sublet
Rent out rented space
- sublesseeOne who subleases
- sublettingRenting out rented property
- leaseholderOne renting property
lease transfer · rental agreement · permission · assignment · occupancy · short-term · temporary · furnished rental · room rental
rent control
Housing price regulation
- security depositRefundable tenant payment upfront
- lease renewalExtending a rental agreement
- rent increaseHigher tenant payment
legal aid · housing code · property maintenance · dispute resolution · fair housing
undertenantlandlord
Property owner renting out
property owner · primary tenant · lessor · freeholder · proprietor