hi lamea, i just had the same experience. this late negotiation for me to stay costed me a lot, because i have already signed my contract and i was penalized by paying 15 days rent. and i already paid the agent his commission, and i spent a lot in moving my stuff, and i had to move them back. plus, bonus! i sold my furnitures, because i thought i was going to move to a smaller place! what a nightmare, i can imagine the heck you just went through