UK - Cooling off period after signing rental contract

Question

I'm in process to sign a contract for a flat. The conditions written are the following: one year with no break clause.

Before signing I'm trying to find out the following information.

Is there in UK a cooling off period after the signature of a rental contract to break it? (e.g., 1 week)
Is there a way to break it before the 1 year is over? Is mutual agreement the only way?

If you don't like the fact there is no clause to break the lease, tell him before hand and add it. — Putvi, Oct 30 '19 at 19:27
I've tried, but it's the only form of contract offered, so I'm thinking before signing. — abc, Oct 30 '19 at 19:29
Sorry they won't do it for you. You should prob find somewhere else to live then. — Putvi, Oct 30 '19 at 19:30

Putvi · Accepted Answer · 2019-10-30 19:33:15Z

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No, you can not break the lease early without an agreement or their would be no reason to have a lease. You would just pay by the month.

If you aren't sure you want to live there for the whole term of the lease you should probably keep looking.

answered Oct 30 '19 at 19:33

Putvi

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Thank you, This answers the second question. What about the first? – abc Oct 30 '19 at 19:35
It answers both, no, you can't get out of the lease without agreement. – Putvi Oct 30 '19 at 19:37

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