Property Management
When a Pennsylvania tenant subleases without the required landlord consent, the original tenant:
AIs automatically released from all lease obligations
BRemains primarily liable to the landlord while the subtenant is liable to the original tenant✓ Correct
CTransfers all responsibilities to the subtenant
DCreates a new direct lease between the subtenant and the landlord
Explanation
When a tenant subleases in Pennsylvania, the original tenant (sublessor) remains fully liable to the landlord under the original lease. The subtenant owes rent to the original tenant (sublessor) but has no direct contractual relationship with the landlord.
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