Property Management
A Texas tenant sub-lets their apartment to another person without the landlord's consent, violating the lease. The landlord's remedy may include:
AAccepting the subtenant as the new primary tenant
BTreating it as a lease violation and potentially pursuing eviction of both the original tenant and the subtenant✓ Correct
CCharging the subtenant a market rate instead of the original rent
DReporting the original tenant to TREC
Explanation
Unauthorized subletting is a breach of the lease agreement. The landlord may treat it as a material breach and pursue eviction of the original tenant (and the unauthorized subtenant). The landlord should follow proper notice procedures under Texas Property Code before filing an eviction action.
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