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I paid deposit and signed the contract for a student house. The house is family owned and the house did seem fine at first but after paying deposit and signing the contract I visited the area again and it didn’t look safe. There was strong smell of weed and it just didn’t look safe. I have found a different accom and want to back out of this house. I haven’t moved in yet will I be liable to pay rent still and will I get my deposit back? It’s been 7 days since I signed and paid the house

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cuteepooja

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Hi Hann,
I think you must get in touch with them immediately and Ask them if you are allowed to rethink your decision, a lot of contracts have 7 days cooling off period, which means you cant get out of it after 7 days, but your contract might have that clause if you would like to cancel your tenancy, I think you must go and check your contract and according to their cancellation clause, you might be able to get out of the contract.
however; you might/might not get your deposit back depending upon the clause.

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username5980164

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Original post by cuteepooja

Hi Hann,
I think you must get in touch with them immediately and Ask them if you are allowed to rethink your decision, a lot of contracts have 7 days cooling off period, which means you cant get out of it after 7 days, but your contract might have that clause if you would like to cancel your tenancy, I think you must go and check your contract and according to their cancellation clause, you might be able to get out of the contract.
however; you might/might not get your deposit back depending upon the clause.

There is no clause in the contract stating to early termination of the contract

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flamingolover

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Original post by hann.c

There is no clause in the contract stating to early termination of the contract

The you will need to find a replacement tenant to take over your lease or you are liable to pay as you have signed the contract. Contact the landlord for assistant

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StudentRoost Rep

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Original post by hann.c

I paid deposit and signed the contract for a student house. The house is family owned and the house did seem fine at first but after paying deposit and signing the contract I visited the area again and it didn’t look safe. There was strong smell of weed and it just didn’t look safe. I have found a different accom and want to back out of this house. I haven’t moved in yet will I be liable to pay rent still and will I get my deposit back? It’s been 7 days since I signed and paid the house

Hi there,
If there is no clause regarding termination, I'd advise speaking to your landlord/estate agent through which you booked the accommodation and ask about the prospect of a tenancy takeover. You may be required to find someone to takeover the tenancy yourself, in which case online forums and social media are a good place to start. If you feel like you need further advice or have concerns, it may be worth speaking to your university's housing service (if they have one).

-Nicky

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