Hi ,
I would like to ask for the advice about breaking a rental lease before moving in to the property.
Here is the very brief and quick explanation about my situation
- I found a place I wanted to move in.
- I applied for it and got the approval from agency and landlord.
- I paid 1 week holding fee to the agency.
- I signed the lease, but the agency didn't give me the copy of the tenancy agreement until I pay the 4 weeks rental bond to RBO, which I have not paid yet.
- The move in date in the lease is next week.
- My situation has changed, I might not be able to move in anymore.
My understanding is, since I have signed the lease, even I am willing to let them take my 1 week holding fee for breaking the lease before moving in, it is not enough because I am still obligated to pay the rent until they can find the new tenant, which is what I don't want to.
What should I do in this situation to avoid paying the rent until the agency can find new tenant?
Thanks
I would like to ask for the advice about breaking a rental lease before moving in to the property.
Here is the very brief and quick explanation about my situation
- I found a place I wanted to move in.
- I applied for it and got the approval from agency and landlord.
- I paid 1 week holding fee to the agency.
- I signed the lease, but the agency didn't give me the copy of the tenancy agreement until I pay the 4 weeks rental bond to RBO, which I have not paid yet.
- The move in date in the lease is next week.
- My situation has changed, I might not be able to move in anymore.
My understanding is, since I have signed the lease, even I am willing to let them take my 1 week holding fee for breaking the lease before moving in, it is not enough because I am still obligated to pay the rent until they can find the new tenant, which is what I don't want to.
What should I do in this situation to avoid paying the rent until the agency can find new tenant?
Thanks
