<prompt> Human: Not sure if this is this subreddits area of expertise if this fits in a different sub better, let me know where!...but im looking for some advice.Im a student in Ireland looking for rental accommodation in Dublin for the academic year. Usually I rent from August to August, and 1 year leases are ample in the city. This year however im planning to travel over the summer and I want to be able to save the money from renting over the summer months... So i only need a 9 month lease.I have several viewings set up for this week but all of these places advertise as minimum 1 year leases.How do I haggle with the landlordagent to give me a 9 month lease?Helpful info: I think im a desirable tenant. I have excellent references from the past 2 years, can pay the deposit and first months rent immediately and can move in whenever suits the landlord. Can I use this to help me?  <response>: Landlords like long leases because it means they dont have to find another tenant for that much longer. Offer to find another tenant to replace you after 9 months, and see how amenable they are to ending your lease once you find a tenant to sign a new one. You could also see if subleasing is an option. They really dont care w respect to lease length if youre a good tenant, in fact theyd want to keep you around longer. 