Rental contract + the law

[Upphew]

Perhaps someone can offer their experience here..
My friend signed a 1 yr rental contract 6 weeks ago on a flat that her and her hubby were due to move in to on 1 May. Since then, one of them has lost their jobs and would now be better financially remaining in their old, smaller and less expensive rental flat.
She spoke with the new landlord but the landlord explained that not being able to pay the rent is not reason to break the contract. She insists that they pay the 12 months either in the flat or not.

Does anyone know the law about this? Is there some way that she can cancel this lease? Of course, she will go to legal aid to discuss this but I thought perhaps someone on here may be able to shed light on this situation.

The first person I thought of when she told me about this was Persuivant.

http://finlex.fi/en/laki/kaannokset/1995/en19950481.pdf section 55

[Beep_Boop]

This is amusing. Either you or your friend are lying.

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I jointly signed a fixed 12 month rental agreement with my husband to start 1/5. Sadly my husband and I have separated. I notified the landlord that sadly I have separated and neither my husband nor I can continue with the rent agreement as we cant afford the rent individually. They have replied that this is not grounds to retract the rent agreement and that we are liable for the full 12 months rent agreement. I am beside myself with worry at a very stressful time. Can anyone advise?

[Upphew]

Your friend can EITHER give notice of ending the tenancy - anyone can do this for any reason - they would be liable for the exit penalty (probably 1000e - check the lease) plus the rent for the three months' notice period -they still need to adhere to the minimum notice period which is three months in this case. The notice period begins on the last day of the month you notify them.

There are no notice periods in fixed length leases. Fixed is fixed.