I am trying to rent a flat with a friend of mine an neither of us have an HKID, sponsorship, job etc. We put a deposit down on a flat we wanted to rent and signed the initial contract (not final contract). The contract says that if we or the landlord backs out of the initial contract, we are fined the amount of the first month's rent. Well, our landlady is getting very nervous renting to whities without work visas and I think she might back out. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how we can put her mind at ease? we already offered multiple months rent in advance but she does not seem interested in that concept so I need ANY suggestions! Also, if she decides to back out, how can we make sure we don't get screwed out of our deposit/compensation? Basically I need ammo for the upcoming battle. HELP!!!