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In Finland, a lease agreement must be signed by both parties to be legally binding. Written communication of intent, such as an email, is not binding without a signed contract. If you do not sign the lease within the stipulated timeframe, the agreement does not go into force automatically. Informing the broker of your decision not to proceed is advisable. Legal actions are unlikely as no binding contract exists.Full Conversation
Can you check Contract Law in Finland that specifies a written express of interest to rent a property is perceived as binding or not. For context, I recently viewed an apartment from a housing company. I reached out to the broker and inquired. Eventually, the broker asked me in email "Would you like to proceed to the contract?". I responded with "Yes." He has sent me the lease agreement for signing, which I have not done so yet. After calculating my finances, I have realized that I won't be able to bear the expenses while living in that apartment beyond 3 months. Therefore, I do not want to sign the lease. There was a seven day period for signing the lease. It will expire tomorrow. Could I face legal repercussions for not signing the lease within the allocated date? Maybe check into the Contract Law and Landlord and Tenancy Act.
Hi ****,
In Finland, a lease agreement must be signed by both parties to be legally binding. Since you have not signed the lease agreement yet, you are not legally obligated to proceed.
However, here are some key points:
- Written communication of intent (such as an email) is not binding without a signed contract.
- You can inform the broker that you have changed your decision before the signing deadline.
Would you like more information on any specific aspect of Finnish contract law or landlord-tenant relations?
In Finland, a lease agreement must be signed by both parties to be legally binding. Since you have not signed the lease agreement yet, you are not legally obligated to proceed.
However, here are some key points:
- Written communication of intent (such as an email) is not binding without a signed contract.
- You can inform the broker that you have changed your decision before the signing deadline.
Would you like more information on any specific aspect of Finnish contract law or landlord-tenant relations?
What could happen if the contract expires and I have not signed it?
Hi ****,
If the contract expires and you have not signed it, generally:
- You are not legally bound to the lease.
- The landlord or broker may seek another tenant.
- It's advisable to inform the broker of your decision not to proceed.
Would you like more details on how to communicate this to the broker effectively?
If the contract expires and you have not signed it, generally:
- You are not legally bound to the lease.
- The landlord or broker may seek another tenant.
- It's advisable to inform the broker of your decision not to proceed.
Would you like more details on how to communicate this to the broker effectively?
If I don't sign a contract within the stipulated timeframe. Does it go into force automatically?
Hi ****,
In Finland, a contract does not go into force automatically if you do not sign it within the stipulated timeframe. Here are some key points:
- A lease agreement requires signatures from both parties to be legally binding.
- If you do not sign, the agreement is not valid.
- Informing the broker of your decision is advisable.
Would you like more details on how to effectively communicate your decision to the broker?
In Finland, a contract does not go into force automatically if you do not sign it within the stipulated timeframe. Here are some key points:
- A lease agreement requires signatures from both parties to be legally binding.
- If you do not sign, the agreement is not valid.
- Informing the broker of your decision is advisable.
Would you like more details on how to effectively communicate your decision to the broker?
I have informed the broker that I may not be able to proceed within the timeframe. However, I am afraid of legal actions.
Hi ****,
Given that you've already informed the broker of your potential inability to proceed, here are some key points:
- Since you haven't signed the lease, you are not legally bound.
- The broker may seek another tenant.
- Legal actions are unlikely as no binding contract exists.
Would you like more details on how to ensure proper communication with the broker?
Given that you've already informed the broker of your potential inability to proceed, here are some key points:
- Since you haven't signed the lease, you are not legally bound.
- The broker may seek another tenant.
- Legal actions are unlikely as no binding contract exists.
Would you like more details on how to ensure proper communication with the broker?
But, I initially expressed interest in written form for moving into the apartment.
Hi ****,
In Finland, expressing interest in written form, such as an email, does not create a binding lease agreement. Here are key points to consider:
- **Expression of Interest**: Not legally binding without a signed contract.
- **No Signatures**: A contract requires both parties’ signatures to be enforceable.
- **Informing Broker**: You're not legally obligated if you don't sign.
Would you like more details on how to communicate your decision effectively to the broker?
In Finland, expressing interest in written form, such as an email, does not create a binding lease agreement. Here are key points to consider:
- **Expression of Interest**: Not legally binding without a signed contract.
- **No Signatures**: A contract requires both parties’ signatures to be enforceable.
- **Informing Broker**: You're not legally obligated if you don't sign.
Would you like more details on how to communicate your decision effectively to the broker?
Can I get sued for written communication of intent to move into an apartment?
Hi ****,
In Finland, expressing intent in written communication does not constitute a legally binding lease agreement. Here are some key points:
- **Intent**: Not legally binding without a signed contract.
- **No Signatures**: A contract requires both parties' signatures to be enforceable.
- **Legal Action**: Unlikely without a binding contract.
Would you like more information on how to communicate this effectively to the broker?
In Finland, expressing intent in written communication does not constitute a legally binding lease agreement. Here are some key points:
- **Intent**: Not legally binding without a signed contract.
- **No Signatures**: A contract requires both parties' signatures to be enforceable.
- **Legal Action**: Unlikely without a binding contract.
Would you like more information on how to communicate this effectively to the broker?
Is there any technicalities that can still land me in trouble? Such as me writing in the email "I can move in from November"?
Hi ****,
In Finland, expressing intent in an email, such as saying "I can move in from November," does not create a legally binding lease agreement. Here are some key points:
- **Expression of Intent**: Not legally binding without a signed contract.
- **No Signatures**: A contract requires both parties' signatures to be enforceable.
- **Legal Action**: Unlikely without a binding contract.
Would you like more details on how to ensure proper communication with the broker?
In Finland, expressing intent in an email, such as saying "I can move in from November," does not create a legally binding lease agreement. Here are some key points:
- **Expression of Intent**: Not legally binding without a signed contract.
- **No Signatures**: A contract requires both parties' signatures to be enforceable.
- **Legal Action**: Unlikely without a binding contract.
Would you like more details on how to ensure proper communication with the broker?