Missouri subleasing laws are very clear, and part of Missouri landlord/tenant laws. A tenant must obtain written permission from a landlord before proceeding with a sublease agreement. If a tenant proceeds with a sublease agreement without written permission, the landlord has the legal right to double the tenant’s rent.
A sublease is an agreement between the original tenant (sublessor or sublandlord) under a lease agreement for a rental unit and a new individual (sublessee or subtenant) who does not have a direct connection with the original lease agreement. The sublease agreement is tied to and incorporates the original (master) lease. In Missouri, if the original lease does not contain language giving a for the tenant to enter into a sublease, the original tenant (sublessor) must obtain written permission from the landlord to do so. The original tenant (sublessor) is still bound by all the requirements/obligations under the original (master) lease agreement.
A Missouri sublease agreement should include the following sections: