Hong Kong Orientation Guide

While rarely required under the terms of the Tenancy Agreement (with the exception of the diplomatic break clause), in the event of a premature lease termination, you might consider stating the reasonwhy early notice isbeingservedand youwant toexercise yourbreakclause. Oftenanysympathy thatmight be generated even in this initial conversationmayprove helpful when trying to negotiate any potential reinstatement decoration work, which might be required by the landlord. Findinga replacementtenantprepared topay thesameormarketpriceand takeoveryourunit isoftenapossibility,butall of this issubject tomutual agreement byall theparties.Consult your Destination Consultant for suggestions on how to best go about this. Upon termination of your lease agreement clearly outline when you are expecting to deliver “vacantpossession”ofthepremisestothe landlord,i.e.when youwillbephysicallyvacatingthe property and passing the keys back.We also suggest you have a pre-marching out inspection to establishanypossiblereinstatementcostswhich the landlordmayfeeltobe toyouraccount.In going down this route, you might be able to negotiate with more leverage and possibly choose to have the mutually agreed work completed less expensively by your own handyman. If your property is under Corporate Property Management with Brookfield Relocation your dedicated Tenancy Management executive will contact you to walk you through this process. Please note thata“pre-marchingout”inspection is typically required by the landlordbefore the official handing back of the premises. It usually requires about 30minutes towalk-through the premises with the Landlord to identify if there is any reinstatement work he is expecting to be to your account -(thatis over andabovewhat isexcepted under your“fair wear and tear”provision typically provided for in your lease agreement). Termination of your Agreement + Remove pictures, hooks, nails and touch up the affected areas. + Remove additionally installed curtain and curtain rails, and make good the holes with plaster of similarpaint. + Dismantle any additionally installed fixtures and fittings and reinstate the ceiling light fixtures with light bulbs. + Dismantle all visible wiring and telephone sockets installed by the tenant. + Carry out a general cleaning to the property before you leave. + Clear any remaining food in the fridge and dispose of any garbage in the property, like carton boxes. + A written acknowledgement by the landlord that the property has been returned in an acceptable condition avoids disputes over defects, which may subsequently be found later. Wewould like topointoutanumber of typical defects found in thepre-marchingout inspection and hand-back often required by landlords and will need to be individually negotiated:

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