Hi All - bit of advice needed if anyone knows.
I signed a standard lease (12 month fixed, one yr optional) on a house a couple of weeks back. We're working out our notice at our current place so not yet moved in. When i was over at the new house earlier this week in the room there was evidence of rats (stink of rat urine and droppings).
I've had a word with the landlord and they sound like they're going to go down the path of holding me to the lease. They are saying they will sort out any rat issues (although initially didn't seem too keen to believe me until i produced some photos). My wife is paranoid about rats and is now dead set against moving to the place (also because we have a new baby due soon).
The question i have has anyone broken a lease before ? Looking at the contract i am on the hook, especially if they resolve the problem.
The contract is currently unstamped, and i think the landlord is not planning on stamping it - presumably with a view of swerving some tax, i dont know. My question is, can i be held to an unstamped contract and anyone been in similar situation with an stamped contract ?