👉 In legal and business contexts, a subtenant is a tenant who rents out or occupies a portion of an existing property. This allows them to retain control over the space they are renting out while also providing some level of protection for their investment. The subtenant typically pays rent to the landlord and has access to all of the amenities provided by the landlord. For example, if you own a property that is being rented out as a vacation rental, you might be considered a subtenant. If you're