The Avouch blog
Straight talk on subletting without getting burned.
July 12, 2026
How to Sublet Your College Apartment (Without Getting Burned)
The complete playbook for subletting a student apartment: when to start, where to find someone, landlord consent, the agreement, rent, and move-in photos.
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Sublet Scams: The 5 Patterns Every Student Should Know
The five sublet scam patterns that hit college students, from fake listings to overpayment refunds to mid-term ghosting, and how to defend against each.
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The Study-Abroad Sublet Checklist
Leaving for a semester abroad? The complete timeline for subletting your room: what to do 3 months out, 6 weeks out, 2 weeks out, at handoff, and while you're gone.
Read more →July 14, 2026
How to Sublet Safely on Facebook Marketplace
Found a subletter on Facebook Marketplace? Here is exactly what to do next so the deal is safe: verify the person, agree the terms, sign, and document.
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Is This Sublet a Scam? How to Verify a Listing or a Subletter
A checklist for both sides of a student sublet: how to tell if a listing, a lister, or a subletter is legit before any money or keys change hands.
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The Move-In Photo and Condition Checklist for a Sublet
Exactly what to photograph at a sublet handoff, when to do it, and how to share it, so the deposit conversation is settled before it starts.
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Can You E-Sign a Sublease? Are Online Sublet Agreements Enforceable?
How electronic signatures work on a sublease under the ESIGN Act and UETA, what makes an e-signature valid, and whether you need a notary (you usually don't).
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