Property Management
What is 'subletting' versus 'assignment' of a Delaware residential lease?
ABoth terms are identical — a tenant transferring their lease to another person
BSubletting is when a tenant rents all or part of their unit to a subtenant while remaining liable under the original lease; assignment transfers all lease rights and obligations to the new tenant, releasing the original tenant✓ Correct
CSubletting is legal in Delaware; assignment is always prohibited
DAssignment is for commercial leases; subletting is for residential leases
Explanation
Subletting: the original tenant (sublandlord) rents to a new tenant (subtenant) but remains liable under the original lease. Assignment: the original tenant transfers all rights and obligations to a new tenant.
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