Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

subletter

Noun

/ˈsəbˌlɛtər/

Definition

A person who rents a dwelling, apartment, or office space from an existing tenant rather than directly from the property owner.

Examples

After graduating, Sarah decided to be a subletter while she traveled abroad.
Finding a subletter for her apartment made it easier for Jenna to go on her trip.

Meaning

In the context of leasing, a subletter is someone who occupies a rented space by agreement with the original tenant, who retains responsibility for the lease.