A difficult annual cycle does not mean a lease can be ignored. The Property Palace frames what living in a home will be like. The Travel Palace frames the move, commute, and new environment. Neither verifies a building or contract.
Visit the property, test noise and utilities, read repair responsibilities, and calculate deposits and commute time. A lower rent can be offset by a long daily trip. Add the needs of anyone moving with you. Read natal and annual layers to organize questions, but let inspection notes, written terms, and safety concerns determine whether the move is workable.