Subletting

SUB-let-ing

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What it really means

Renting out your room or flat to someone else while you are the tenant, for example over the summer. Most contracts ban it without the landlord's written permission, and breaking that rule can end your tenancy. Always ask first.

Chinese explanation

在你是租客期间把房间或整套房转租给别人，例如暑假期间。大多数合同禁止未经房东书面同意的转租，违反可能导致租约被终止。务必先征得同意。

Example conversation

A: Can I sublet my room while I’m home for the summer? B: Check your contract — you’ll almost certainly need the landlord’s written permission.

A：暑假回国期间我能把房间转租出去吗？ B：查一下合同——你几乎肯定需要房东的书面许可。

What you could say back

“Would the landlord consider allowing a summer sublet?”

Related phrases

Tenancy agreement Joint tenancy

Official sources

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