Apartment subletting is a common solution when a tenant wishes to leave a rental property before their lease term ends. Apartment subletting is also an attractive alternative for many people looking for short term housing; it can often be less expensive than an extended hotel stay, with more privacy and freedom. Both furnished and unfurnished apartments are offered to sublet. Furnished apartments may sometimes carry an additional charge over the rent price in order to include furnishings. Laws regarding the specifics of apartment subletting vary by state, though generally a landlord must be notified and give consent to a sublet. A landlord is legally allowed to deny a sublet request with reasonable cause. A landlord may look at the credit reports or rent history of a potential subtenant before allowing or denying a sublet. Some landlords may include a no subletting clause in their lease agreements, therefore anyone wishing to sublet should read their lease thoroughly to determine if a sublet is allowed in their rental agreement.