Subletting FAQ – Rent Guidelines Board

It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards.Am I legally entitled to sublet my rent stabilized apartment, and how much can I charge?I am subletting. Can I take over the lease?May I buy a new residence and sublet my current rent stabilized apartment?Can my landlord deny my request to sublet without reasonable grounds?What can I do if I’m subletting and just found out I’m being overcharged?Am I legally entitled to sublet my rent stabilized apartment, and how much can I charge?You are entitled to request permission to sublet from the owner, and the owner may not unreasonably refuse such permission. However, you must inform the owner by certified mail, return receipt requested...