WA Is Breaching of Lease Enforceable in the UK?

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AHARRIS6

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10 February 2017
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Hi

I moved to Perth from the UK in April 2016 and signed a lease with my landlord (who lives in the UK) before I arrived. Unfortunately, I was forced (due to work drying up) to return to the UK in November 2016. I managed to sort out a new tenant on a temporary basis for 3 months. My landlord has now decided to chase me for the shortfall in rent.

My questions are:
  • Is the lease enforceable in a UK court? (i'm not sure if signing it over here makes a difference?)
  • Does the fact that temporary tenants moved in make my lease agreement null and void?
Thanks in advance for you help!