[Oakland, CA] Subletting

[Calvin Kwan]

Hi Guys,

I have a 5 bedroom unit where one of the roommates is looking to sublet his room.  His dad is sick and he needs to be away for a couple of months.  

As it stands now, there are 6 roommates that are on the current lease.  The lease ends on 1/1/17 and I want to make sure there are no changes to the existing terms.  I don't mind accommodating the sublet, provided I can do a proper background check.  I live the next door and just want to be sure I'll be safe.

So I'm trying to figure out options here.  Does the sublet enter an agreement with the roommate leaving?  Do I need to be involved in that contract?  How do I protect myself from potential tenancy issues that could arise?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Calvin