Property Management

A Connecticut tenant wants to sublet their apartment to a friend for 3 months while they travel. Under a standard Connecticut residential lease that is silent on subletting:

AThe tenant may sublet freely without landlord consent
BThe tenant needs the landlord's consent to sublet; subletting without consent is typically a lease violation✓ Correct
CSubletting is prohibited by Connecticut law regardless of lease terms
DThe tenant may sublet but only to immediate family members

Explanation

Most residential leases require the landlord's written consent for subletting. If the lease is silent on subletting, Connecticut courts generally allow landlords to impose reasonable restrictions. Subletting without consent is typically a lease violation.

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