I'm a newby with renting in London through estate agents, and didn't realize how careful I should be...
After agreeing on a 2 year rent period/1 year break clause over the phone with various people I signed for the Assured Shorthold tenancy with Foxtons.
The flat was not ready on the agreed date, so they had to create a new contract, which I haven’t signed.
Now I notice there was never a mention of any break clause in the contract, and after being warned of Foxtons want to read all very carefully now (I know, should have been earlier).
Also the landlord's details (address) has been changed on the new contract. Normal?
I want to see the original contract as void now, since the terms were not met, but Foxtons says it can only be voided by signing the new contract with new date, or if both parties sign deed of surrender.
I most definitely don't want to be tied to a flat for 2 years, so what will happen if I don't sign this new contract without a break clause? Am I somehow tied to the old contract with a wrong move in date?
Thanks!