Property Management

In New Mexico, a tenant who 'sublets' their apartment transfers which rights to the subtenant?

AAll rights under the original lease, including the option to purchase
BA portion of the tenant's remaining leasehold rights, but the original tenant remains liable to the landlord✓ Correct
CComplete termination of the original lease
DOwnership of the unit

Explanation

In a sublease, the original tenant transfers possession to the subtenant but remains fully liable to the landlord under the original lease. The subtenant deals with the original tenant, not directly with the landlord (unless the landlord agrees).

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