thank you for all the advice. the lease-holder is my ex-flatmate. we are not really friends. We are still in touch only when we need to discuss about the unit. I’ve been lived there for two years. The agent knows my existence though does not know me quite well . When my ex-flatmate was away for a long holiday, i contacted the agent once for repair.

I agree with eilatan28. If I talk to the agent, I will be running the risk of being evicted. My reason to persuade the agent is lease-holder will not be living there in next half year and I will be the best one to take care of the unit. is it powerful enough to support me? Thanks