Property OwnershipIntermediateAlaska Exam

In Alaska, a tenant who subleases their rental unit to another person:

AIs completely released from their lease obligations

BRemains primarily liable to the landlord while the sublessee becomes liable to the original tenantCorrect

CCreates a new landlord-tenant relationship between the landlord and sublessee, under standard practice

DMust obtain court approval before subletting

Why Remains primarily liable to the landlord while the sublessee becomes liable to the original tenant Is Correct

Answer B: Remains primarily liable to the landlord while the sublessee becomes liable to the original tenant

In a sublease, the original tenant remains primarily liable to the landlord under the original lease. The sublessee is liable to the original tenant (now the sub-landlord) but has no direct legal relationship with the landlord.

Exam Tip: Property Ownership

Property ownership questions test the bundle of rights and different forms of ownership. Know the differences between joint tenancy, tenancy in common, and community property, including the right of survivorship.