Subletting Without Permission

Yes, absolutely. Our lease agreement has a very clear clause that states subletting or assigning the lease is strictly prohibited without the landlord's prior written consent. It also specifies that any unauthorized occupants are a breach of the lease agreement.

It's a bit sporadic, but I have noticed a pattern. It seems like there are more people coming and going, particularly on weekend evenings and sometimes during the week after typical work hours. The duration of their stays seems to vary – some are just for a few hours, while others appear to be staying overnight or for a couple of days. It's not a constant stream, but it's definitely more than just the tenant and occasional guests.

That's a good point. I haven't specifically analyzed the utility bills for any drastic spikes recently, but I will definitely be looking into that more closely. We're in a period where usage should be relatively consistent, so a significant increase would be a red flag. I'll pull the last six months of bills and compare them.

No, not directly. I haven't had any formal complaints from neighbors. However, I did have a brief chat with the tenant in the unit next door about something unrelated, and they did mention that they've seen 'a lot more people' coming and going from my property lately than they used to. They didn't seem concerned, just observant.

Yes, I have attempted to communicate with my tenant. I sent a polite email a couple of weeks ago, mentioning that I'd noticed some unfamiliar faces around the property and asking if everything was alright. Their response was very brief, just stating that they had friends or family visiting. They didn't offer any further explanation, and the visits seem to be ongoing.