u/Holsi_e

A few weeks ago I posted asking what to do after our landlord asked us to break the lease. This is kind of an update, and honestly… it’s been a nightmare.

We agreed to a move out arrangement through the agent, everything confirmed in writing, dates locked in, plans made, money already put down toward the process. We literally reorganised our lives around what he asked for.

Since then, he’s completely unravelled.

He’s now acting like the agreement never existed, despite clear written confirmation, and has started sending emails that are increasingly hostile, contradictory, and honestly just bizarre. One minute he’s agreeing, the next he’s denying it ever happened. It feels like dealing with someone who just rewrites reality depending on what suits him that day.

The tone has shifted from unprofessional to straight up intimidating. The most recent email said he’s “lost patience” with us, as if we’ve done something wrong by following the exact process he initiated.

At this point it’s less a tenancy issue and more a lesson in how quickly things can spiral when you’re dealing with someone who clearly thinks they’re above the rules.

We’ve now decided to escalated everything to Consumer Protection and are relying entirely on what’s documented, because verbal agreements clearly mean nothing in situations like this.

Genuinely exhausting experience. If anyone is ever in a similar position document everything, don’t trust sudden changes in tone, and don’t let yourself get pushed around.

Appreciate all the advice on the original post it’s been very needed.