A sublease is an arrangement where a tenant, known as the sublessor, rents out their leased property to another person, called the sublessee. This typically occurs when the original tenant needs to temporarily vacate the property but still wants to maintain their lease agreement with the landlord. The sublessee pays rent to the sublessor, who remains responsible for the lease terms with the landlord. In most cases, a sublease requires the landlord's approval, as many lease agreements have specific clauses regarding subletting. The sublessee usually has the same rights and responsibilities as the original tenant, but the sublessor must ensure that the sublease complies with the original lease terms.