Can my landlord charge me a fee for approving an assignment?
If your written lease does not have a specific provision within it about an assignment fee for your lease to another person as in a sublet, then your landlord cannot contractually or legally charge you an assignment fee (or a broker fee) as a matter of policy for what you want.I suggest that you consult with a landlord tenant attorney about this situation and the best way to try and resolve as well as to safeguard your interests.