And another renter get their first lesson in Renting in Asia and Singapore in particular. From the OP's posts, it appear nothing regarding the desires and methods with regards to the vacating of the premises has ever been laid down in writing. If this is true, all that is verbal unless timely recorded with both parties on the recording showing requests, understanding and approval given by the renter to the landlord and acceptance of same by both parties, I'm afraid there is not too much you can do with a he said we said scenario without any way to document the requests. You can try the SCT and hope they will give credence to your claims but without proof the LL can just call you a liar, for lack of better wording.
Here is my take, FWIW.skooch wrote: ↑Mon, 25 Sep 2023 9:00 amHi All,
I moved to a landed property about 1.5 years ago. Three weeks after we moved in, the landlord sold the property. As we had a two-year lease, we were not concerned. The new landlord came to meet us and let us know that they would like to move into the property as soon as possible. As we had just moved in, we advised that we would keep an eye out and if we found something suitable, we would discuss it with them. We empathised that they bought this as a family home and were misled by the agent that we were moving out.
Since that day, the landlord has continuously asked if we have found anything and also would send us property listings. Since Jan this year, they have contacted us no less than 6 times. Well, we have now found a place, immediately let them know, but now they are asking us to compensate them for early departure. We are only moving because they asked us. In addition, they have throughout the tenancy refused to undertake any repairs as they plan to refurbish when they move in. They have not even updated the electrics despite an official requirement to do so.
I wanted to ask here if I have any leg to stand on legally. I just want out but don't want to have to pay them to leave when this was all triggered by them. In addition, in our lease it states that we are allowed to live peacefully without hassle from the landlord. Any advise is appreciated.
My thoughts, exactly, so odd! And the nerve of the owner to ask for compensation, despite being the one breaching the contract and inconveniencing the tenant is beyond me.abbby wrote: ↑Mon, 25 Sep 2023 4:05 pmDo you mean the new owner has asked you to move out during your lease period?
What were your terms regarding sale of property in your tenancy agreement? Most tenancy agreements would be sale with tenancy which means the owner has to accept the lease when purchasing the house. If it's sale with tenancy then you have the right to stay till end of your lease.
It sounds bizzare the owner is asking you to move and yet seeking compensation. Makes no sense.
The way I see it there are two other options, the first is that OP can simply move out and refuse to pay any fees to the landlord, or OP can choose to stay, since he is technically not in violation of his lease.sundaymorningstaple wrote: ↑Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:27 pmAnd another renter get their first lesson in Renting in Asia and Singapore in particular. From the OP's posts, it appear nothing regarding the desires and methods with regards to the vacating of the premises has ever been laid down in writing. If this is true, all that is verbal unless timely recorded with both parties on the recording showing requests, understanding and approval given by the renter to the landlord and acceptance of same by both parties, I'm afraid there is not too much you can do with a he said we said scenario without any way to document the requests. You can try the SCT and hope they will give credence to your claims but without proof the LL can just call you a liar, for lack of better wording.
Hindsight is 20/20.PNGMK wrote: ↑Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:58 amIn retrospect you should have offered to cancel the lease for compensation (such as moving costs and agent fees for the new lease). I'd tell them the new property is no longer available and you're staying for 6 more months unless the LL would like to pay cash for you to move out earlier.
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