Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Connecticut

Re: Subletting vs. new lease

I assume that your orgional lease did not include a clause that you or your co-tenant had to approve a sub-lease to your rights under the existing lease. That being said and accurate, you could enter into a sublease with the person you have in mind, with the agreement with the landlord. However, if I were the person that you wanted to sub-let to, with the problem with your current co-tenant, I would walk away as fast as I could, because I would be in for a very nasty relationship. I assume your current co-tenant would not sign a new lease. I don't think this is something you can do yourself, with out legal representation and would urge you to see an attorney before taking any action. I can only see bad feelings between you and the new tenant, and the new tenant and your current co-tenant. It does not appear to be a happy ending, even though you can sub-let your rights under the lease, with your landlord's approval and getting a release from your obligations under the lease, including you getting 1/2 of the security deposit from the new co-tenant. You can call and schedule an appointment with me, if you wish, at 203 639-9838. Thanks, Tom Noonan