To rent out property that one is already renting from someone else to a third party.
From Latin 'sub' (under) plus 'let' from Old English 'lettan' meaning to hinder, later to allow. The legal concept developed as urban housing became more complex, creating layers of rental relationships.
The term 'sublet' creates a fascinating hierarchy of tenancy, where someone becomes simultaneously a tenant and a landlord. This arrangement reflects the urban reality where housing costs often force creative solutions, turning renters into mini real estate entrepreneurs.
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