Many students leave Oulu for internships or distance learning programs. However, you may not want to give up your apartment or transport all your belongings back and forth. In this case, it is worth it to sublet your apartment. This way, you won’t pay rent for an apartment you don’t use.
The Flat Exchange on our website is for temporary rentals. Both apartment seekers and renters can post ads there. The contract is always between the primary tenant and the subtenant.
Take a look at our Flat Exchange here.
But things don’t always go as planned. We’ve compiled a few tips on how to prepare for potential problems:
- The contract has already been signed for a fixed period, but one of the parties needs to cancel or suspend it in the middle of the period: It is advisable to discuss how to handle such a situation when making the contract. For example, can the withdrawing party pay an agreed-upon amount to the other party for breach of contract, or can the contract be terminated with one month’s notice? Such prior arrangements prevent possible disputes.
- Subtenant fails to pay rent or dismantles the furniture: The main tenant is always responsible for the apartment and for paying the rent to PSOAS. Be careful when choosing a subtenant, and pay attention to rent payments to avoid unpleasant surprises. You can ask the subtenant for a deposit in advance or agree on liability if something breaks.
- Check out the Good Rental Practice. The website offers solutions for many situations.
Remember to always send a copy of the contract to the PSOAS Housing Office as well. This way, we know who to contact if necessary. This information is also necessary if the keys are left in the apartment and a spare key or janitor is needed.
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Tips for Subleasing an Apartment
