Occupation Under License

My Wife and I have bought an Apartment off the plan and have been waiting about four months for the building to be finished and approved. The actual building work, we believe, is now completed and the agent has advised they are now waiting for various Government approval to go through.

Due to upcoming medical treatments which I have been putting off for months it is now urgent that we get the moving in to the apartment over.

The Agent has advised that this is possible by moving in “under license” I am somewhat familiar with this arrangement as we did that for a few weeks some years ago, paying rent, prior to the settlement on the home we have just sold.

Our Solicitor advises us that if we do this license arrangement, we have to accept the condition of the apartment “as is” and would have no redress regarding incomplete work or faults. Surely under any tenancy agreement the premises should be in good repair (in this case, new) and suitable for occupation. Also, when the building is eventually approved for occupation and the final legal settlement and purchase occurs, would not the developer then be liable to complete or repair according to the purchase contract?

Your comment would be appreciated.

Regards

Newbie.