If you have documented proof that he reported all the defects to the landlord within 30 days then you're fine. Repair them yourself and deduct the cost to repair from rent, or break the lease and take him to court for your deposit. Notify him of your intention either way and he will probably act.sadT wrote:Is that what a represented a Tenant should have done?
How does one verify non-inherent nor visible defects before moving in?
Some defects were evidently concealed and can only be discovered upon moving in. So, my questions:
(1) what is the 30 days warranty in the Tenancy Agreement for?
(2) what is the point of the Tenancy Agreement stating that Landlord is to provide the premises in a tenantable state?
Therefore, this is indeed a lesson to all prospective Tenants, make sure you represented so that you know your rights are protected, provided that your agent is a professional one and knows what he/she is doing. Judging from the previous experiences shared on this thread, seems like being represented does not necessary mean that.
First world country with no specific laws to govern landlord-tenant issues indeed!
Ah IC. Ok, starting point. Have you got it in writing from them why they are retaining your 'whole deposit'?whitestar1 wrote:The Singapore power services account
Is there someone who can act on your behalf to lodge a SCT complaint\>whitestar1 wrote:I haven't had any copies of the bill they are just saying now they are keeping the deposit because they need to pay the utility bill. Which to me seems like them just saying a bit of BS just to keep the deposit specially since the place is still unrented atm (checked . this morning) and im no longer in SG to purse it in person.
To what extent were your 'SPS' accounts closed down when you exited. Meter readings, final bills?whitestar1 wrote:I haven't had any copies of the bill they are just saying now they are keeping the deposit because they need to pay the utility bill. Which to me seems like them just saying a bit of BS just to keep the deposit specially since the place is still unrented atm (checked . this morning) and im no longer in SG to purse it in person.
I've no knowledge of this as a statutory requirement but it may come under "peace and quiet" or similar in your TA. You could even without this argue that the flat is less habitable or less worth of the rent.phill2810 wrote:Hi all,
Have a feeling that this may be extremely wishful but someone mentioned that there are statutory rights to early termination of lease agreements over and above what's written in the contract - has anyone come across this before?
Our condo has become surrounded by building work as part of the new MRT construction and the noise pollution is pretty unpleasant during the day. A number of the other tenants in the condo have been able to negotiate a rent reduction with their landlords and one of them mentioned that the hook to this is that there is a statutory right to break your lease in such circumstances, i.e. the nature of the surrounding area has materially changed during the course of the tenancy.
I'm sceptical as the system here seems to favour landlords for the most part as a number of others on this thread have pointed out but it could be useful to have this option up our sleeve when dealing with our landlord on the rent renegotiation.
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