Subletting in NYC

[stuy]

I made a big mistake and signed a sublease agreement when my head wasn't clear enough to make such decisons. So the sublease agreement is between the Sublessor and I. And now I want to break it because I can't pay for such a rent. The management doesn't know about this and I didn't deal anything with the management. The sublease mentions the term of the lease, deposits, how much money I have to pay each month, keeping the place the same as it was before, and having 40 days notice to the Sublessor if I move out before the term ends. I haven't moved into the place yet. How can I end this agreement without paying any penalties or going to court or do I need to go through the search for a person to replace me? By the way, I believe this is an illegal sublet.


Thanks in advance.

 

[Gail_in_Georgia]

So...the supposedly illegal sublet was OK when you wanted it but not OK now when you want out of this lease.

Unfortunately you signed a contract and the only safe way to get out without the risk of a financial penalty is to find someone to take your place.

Gail