# Sublease

> A grant of occupancy from the prime tenant to a sub-tenant.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/glossary/sublease
**Page type:** glossary
**Last updated:** 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- A grant of occupancy from the prime tenant to a sub-tenant.
- Under a sublease, the prime tenant remains contractually liable to the landlord.

## Key facts
- **category**: Lease structure
- **regionScope**: Global

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/glossary/sublease), updated 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z.