You shouldn't be paying anything until the contract is signed by all parties.eddtangers wrote: ↑Wed, 28 Oct 2020 11:26 pmHi all, I've just moved to Singapore and have been looking for flats for about 2 weeks and have finally narrowed down to two. So I don't want to sign an LOI, instead I prefer going straight to the tenancy agreement. I will be going to meet my agent to go through all the T&C to make sure they are fine and he is expecting me to sign there and then.
My question is - when do I check the proof of ownership of the condo as the landlord will not be there and I have not met him yet either.
Am I supposed to be paying him the first month rental and deposit as soon as I sign? My concern is that the landlord hasn't signed - it would be me signing first and I guess the agent would hand it to the landlord to sign after but I do not know when.
I want to double check all appliances are working before actually signing - is that common practise here in Singapore?
I have confirmed with him that I will be moving in next Saturday so if I sign the TA on Monday, I assume they will give me the keys on my move in date. Is it common to do it this way? And also, is it risky considering I would have handed over money and have to wait until Sat to get the keys?
The agent seems legit he is registered on CEA and works at ERA.
Thanks for your attention and any thoughts on the above would be appreciated!
A reasonable modification of this clause would be to get it removed. I would never sign anything like this.christmassy_quest wrote: ↑Sat, 19 Dec 2020 12:53 amHi all, I just moved to Singapore this December and I found a place to rent after a good deal of searching. The agent seems legit (registered with CEA) and everything seems fine, but then I came across this clause, stating that on suspicion of breach of agreement the landlord and his representatives reserve the right to use an additional lock to secure the premises until the tenant 'settles outstanding issues'.
After reading the stories on this forum, this clause has made me very very nervous about signing (I have not yet signed the agreement, will sign this evening).
I am planning to speak to the agent and understand why such a clause has been inserted and to seek its removal or modification. I would appreciate if someone here could advise me on 1) what would be a reasonable modification for this clause, or should I ask for complete removal? 2) If the agent refuses to modify or remove, what are my options? I already paid the first month's rent and deposit to LL as my need to secure the house is very urgent.
Please help, and thank you all for your time and advice
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