San Francisco
California · United States
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California landlords must make reasonable efforts to re-rent after a tenant breaks a lease. You remain liable for rent until a new tenant is found, minus what the landlord collects, plus allowable costs under Civil Code §1951.2.
California tenants generally may sublet unless the lease explicitly prohibits it — and even then, absolute bans may be limited. San Francisco rent-controlled units have additional rules: subletting must comply with the SF Rent Ordinance and owner-occupancy requirements may apply.