sublease
noun
a lease granted by one who is already a lessee of a property, as an apartment.
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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He added that the state is in litigation with the lessee and believes it has been subleasing the space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2023