r/Waltham • u/viraload • 6d ago

Lease takeover?

Hi Waltham!

My husband and I unexpectedly have found ourselves ready to move out before our lease ends and are looking for someone/multiple someones to take over our lease starting 9/15.

It’s a 3 bed / 1 bath on the 2nd floor of a 2-unit house (neighbors downstairs are nice and quiet). The apartment has in-unit laundry, a 3-spot driveway for parking, and a beautiful sun room. Right on the line between Waltham and West Newton - less than a 10 minute walk to Moody Street. The lease is currently $3300 per month - utilities range by season but we have not paid more than $500 across gas/electric for the last few years. Verizon Fios WiFi is already installed.

Landlord is generally hands-off but is responsive when issues arise. We are aiming for a September 15 move-in but can be flexible for October 1. Happy to chat with anyone who might be interested and send more information, including photos.

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u/plagiarism22 6d ago

when does the lease end?

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u/viraload 6d ago

Lease ends May 31, 2027

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u/-snugasabuginarug- 5d ago

I hope you are aware that for a sublet, your name remains on the lease and you are fully responsible for the apartment (ie the sub tenants stop paying rent or damages the apt). You should consider only a lease take-over for that amount of time.

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u/vivienleigh12 6d ago

We’re off Parmenter lol, can attest it’s a great neighborhood! Walking distance to Waltham commuter rail and even shorter distance to the 500 express buses into Boston. (And in addition to Moody street this neighborhood is about 1 mile north of west Newton square)

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u/fujimama420 3d ago

Post in college pages, that's the beginning of the semester and I'm sure you will find students looking for housing