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Texas Subletting & assignment

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Can a tenant sublet an apartment in Texas?

During the lease term, a tenant may not rent the place to anyone else without the landlord's prior consent.

Verified Source: Tex. Prop. Code § 91.005 · last checked 2026-10-23

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