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  1. #1
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    Default Rights of a Subleasee

    My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: New York City

    I've read a lot about what the landlord can do about a sublease and what the master tenant can do about subleasing the place and what he / she is continuously responsible for. However, I'm curious, what kind of laws bind the subleasee / subtenant? It sounds like if I was a subtenant and I decided to live there and not pay rent I cannot get in trouble for it is the master tenant's responsibility to continue paying the rent. And eviction take a long time along with a lot of paperwork.

    P.S. I'm not trying to sublet and cheat anyone. I just want to know what my subleasee is capable off and what he / she can be held responsible for. Thanks!

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    Default Re: Rights of a Subleasee

    If you do not pay rent to your landlord, you can be evicted. If your landlord is the master tenant and doesn't pay rent for the unit because you're playing games, the master tenant can be evicted (and you go along for the ride).

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    Default Re: Rights of a Subleasee

    Ultimately, the person you are subleasing from is responsible for the rent unless it states you pay the rent directly in your sublease contract.

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