Alaüürileping

Alaüürileping is a term used in Estonian law to refer to a sublease agreement. It is a contract where a tenant (the sublessor) leases out a property they are already renting from a landlord (the main lessor) to a third party (the sublessee). The sublessor must typically have the permission of the main lessor to enter into a sublease agreement, as stipulated in the original lease contract or by law.

The terms of the alüürileping are generally governed by the provisions of the original lease agreement and Estonian contract law. The sublessee's rights and obligations are derived from the sublessor, and they cannot exceed the rights granted to the sublessor by the main lessor. This means the sublessee's tenancy is dependent on the validity of the main lease agreement. If the main lease is terminated, the sublease typically also ends.

Key aspects of an alüürileping include the identification of the parties involved, a clear description of the leased property, the rent amount and payment schedule, the duration of the sublease, and any specific conditions or restrictions agreed upon. It is advisable for all parties to have a written agreement to avoid misunderstandings and to clearly outline their respective responsibilities. The sublessor remains ultimately responsible to the main lessor for the fulfillment of the original lease obligations, even when subleasing the property.