A real Texas sublease agreement, e-signed in minutes.
Subletting near UT Austin or Texas A&M? Skip the fill-in-the-blank PDF. Avouch builds the agreement, gets it e-signed by both sides, collects the rent automatically, and documents move-in condition with timestamped photos, in about 5 minutes.
No account needed for the person you invite.
How it works
The address, the dates, and the rent. Avouch turns your answers into the sublease agreement.
You sign first. Then the other person signs.
They open it, read it, and sign. Sent it to more than one person? The first to sign gets the place and the other links stop working.
In 24 states, rent is taken from their bank and sent to yours every month, automatically. Move-in photos are saved with the agreement.
Can a landlord refuse subletting in Texas?
Yes. Texas law bars a tenant from subletting without the landlord's prior consent, and the landlord can refuse for almost any reason.
Texas Property Code § 91.005
- Section 91.005 says a tenant may not rent the leasehold to anyone else without the landlord's prior consent. There is no reasonableness requirement unless your lease adds one.
- Even with consent, the original tenant stays fully liable on the lease. Subletting without consent lets the landlord evict the subtenant and sue you for damages.
- Get written consent first, then document the student-to-student terms in a signed sublease.
Common questions
Can a landlord refuse subletting in Texas?
Yes. Texas law bars a tenant from subletting without the landlord's prior consent, and the landlord can refuse for almost any reason.
Is an e-signed sublease agreement legally binding in Texas?
Electronic signatures are legally recognized across the U.S. under the federal ESIGN Act and corresponding state electronic-transaction laws. Avouch signatures capture consent, signing intent, and attribution, and every executed agreement comes with a signing certificate.
Do I need my landlord's permission to sublet?
Usually, yes. Most leases require the landlord's written consent before subletting, and some buildings prohibit it. Read your lease first and get consent in writing. A sublease agreement documents the deal between you and your subletter; it does not override your lease.
What should the agreement include?
At minimum: both parties' names, the address, exact start and end dates, the rent amount and due dates, and both signatures. The guided setup walks you through each of these, and timestamped move-in photos document the condition of the place.
How much does it cost?
One payment of $5 for the contract, paid by the lister once someone takes the place. Where automatic monthly payments run, as they do in Texas, each side also pays a flat $2.50 per monthly payment, only on months money actually moves. No subscription, no percentage of rent, nothing up front.
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Avouch provides self-help documentation tools and is not a law firm; this page is general information about subletting in Texas, not legal advice, and laws change. Most leases require the landlord's written consent to sublet, so check yours first.