Norge Sales Corp. v. Baker

Russell, Judge.

The lessee of premises for five years or more has such an estate in property that he may sublease the property without the consent of the lessor, unless the lease contains a covenant to the contrary. Shell Petroleum Corp. v. Stallings, 51 Ga. App. 351 (180 SE 654). Such an assignment will not release the original tenant from liability for rent in the event of a default by the sublessee unless the landlord, by consenting to such re-lease, in effect substitutes the subtenant as his tenant. Armstrong v. Reynolds, 33 Ga. App. 27 (125 SE 512); Garbutt & Donovan v. Barksdale-Pruitt…