The Sublease Agreement is a crucial legal instrument in Malta's property market, used when an existing tenant wishes to lease all or part of their rented property to another party. This document is essential for situations where the original tenant maintains their lease agreement with the landlord (master lease) while creating a new tenancy relationship with a subtenant. The agreement must comply with Malta's Civil Code, the Private Residential Leases Act 2020, and other relevant property laws, requiring mandatory registration with the Housing Authority. It typically includes detailed provisions about property use, rent payments, maintenance responsibilities, insurance requirements, and the relationship between the master lease and sublease. The document is particularly relevant in commercial settings, student housing arrangements, or when tenants need to temporarily relocate while maintaining their original lease.

1. Parties: Identification of the Sublandlord (original tenant) and Subtenant, including full legal names, identification numbers, and addresses

2. Background: Context of the sublease, including reference to the master lease and confirmation of the sublandlord's authority to sublease

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Property', 'Master Lease', 'Term', etc.

4. Grant of Sublease: Formal grant of the sublease, specifying the property being subleased and any excluded areas

5. Term and Renewal: Duration of the sublease, commencement date, and any renewal options, ensuring compliance with master lease terms

6. Rent and Payment Terms: Rent amount, payment schedule, method of payment, and any rent review provisions

7. Deposits and Security: Details of security deposit, amount, holding terms, and conditions for return

8. Use of Property: Permitted use of the property and any restrictions

9. Utilities and Services: Responsibility for utilities, services, and related payments

10. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities for maintenance, repairs, and improvements

11. Insurance: Insurance requirements for both parties

12. Access and Inspection: Sublandlord's and master landlord's rights of access

13. Sublessee Obligations: Key obligations and responsibilities of the subtenant

14. Sublessor Obligations: Key obligations and responsibilities of the sublandlord

15. Assignment and Further Subletting: Restrictions on further assignment or subletting

16. Termination: Grounds for termination and procedure

17. Governing Law: Confirmation of Maltese law as governing law and jurisdiction

18. Execution: Signature blocks and execution requirements