Agent Commission for Rental - Not disclosed

I paid a deposit to lease a residential property last week. Today I was sent the official lease to sign along with a request to pay the balance of the first months rent.


I was introduced to the property by a HK real estate agent but a no time up until I was emailed the lease yesterday did the agent mention that I must pay 1/2 months rent as commission to this agent.


I have since done some research at it seems that the agent is supposed to have you sign a form which stated the agents relationship with the the landlord and the amount of commission, but this never happened.


So my question is, legally am I required to pay this agent any commission in order to complete the lease with the landlord?


Thanks

I don't know your legal position when commission is not disclosed, but it is common knowledge that both the tenant and the landlord each pay half a month's rent. It is the same at every letting agency.

It was the same for me. I didn't sign any form but it is common knowledge and was pretty much expecting all along.

The agency helps you find a flat and usually does all paper work and negotiation with the landlord. They are providing a service that should be rewarded.