Is this a valid California sublease agreement?

It is a free student-oriented template covering common sublease terms (parties, premises, rent, deposit, landlord consent). It is not legal advice. Confirm landlord approval and consider a campus legal clinic for complex situations.

Do I need landlord permission to sublet in Irvine?

Most master leases require written landlord consent before subletting. Always check your lease and get approval in writing before collecting deposits or handing over keys.

Is the sublease PDF free?

Yes. Nestmate generates the PDF for free. A Nestmate watermark is included so shared agreements help other students discover verified campus housing tools.

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Sublease agreement generator

Every summer, Facebook group sublets turn into handshake deals — and students get scammed. Fill in names, address, and dates; download a free California-oriented sublease PDF with a Nestmate watermark.

Parties & premises

Fill names, address, and dates — replace the Facebook handshake with a written California-style sublease PDF.

Sublessor (original tenant)

Sublessee (new occupant)

Street address

Unit #

City

State

ZIP

Term & money

Start date

End date

Monthly rent ($)

Security deposit ($)

Rent due day

Master lease ends (optional)

Landlord & extras

Landlord / community name (optional)

Utilities notes

Furnishings / condition notes

Additional terms

I understand most Irvine / California leases require written landlord consent before subletting, and I have or will obtain that consent before anyone moves in.

PDF includes a Nestmate watermark — free marketing when students share the agreement.

Sublessor (original tenant) name is required.
Sublessee (new occupant) name is required.
Property address is required.
Sublease start date is required.

Listing a summer sublet? Post it on Nestmate instead of a Facebook group handshake.

Why students need a written sublease

Venmo + DM is not a contract. Without dates, rent, and signatures, you have little recourse if someone flakes or damages the place.
Landlords usually require consent. Irvine master leases often ban informal sublets. The PDF includes a landlord acknowledgment line.
Share the PDF, not screenshots. One file for both parties — and Nestmate stays visible when it gets forwarded.

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Parties & premises

Term & money

Landlord & extras

Why students need a written sublease

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