Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

sublet

Hello,

I have a question, and am wondering if you could help me out. I've signed a sublease agreement in Massachusetts (with a tenant in the town of Brookline, not a landlord), and now want to back out (I have not moved in yet, nor have I given a security deposit). Are there legal repercussions? What should, and can, I do? Who can I contact for help?

Thank you,

Irina


Asked on 5/18/07, 11:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

Re: sublet

If you have signed an sublease agreement with a tenant, then you are bound by the terms of that agreement for the term of the sublease.

Is your agreement with the tenant or with the landlord? Is subletting even permitted in the tenant's lease?

Have you tried speaking with the tenant and working it out amicably. S/he may just allow you to find another suitable person.

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Answered on 5/25/07, 11:07 am


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