Property Management

What is 'subletting' in a Delaware residential lease?

ARenting a storage unit in the basement
BThe tenant renting all or part of the leased premises to a third party (subtenant)✓ Correct
CThe landlord's right to enter and inspect the premises
DA second mortgage on a rental property

Explanation

Subletting (subleasing) is when the tenant transfers part or all of their leasehold interest to a subtenant for a period less than the remaining lease term. The original tenant remains liable to the landlord under the original lease.

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