Question about renting & job loss

[the_newguy]

Since most flats are rented for >=12 months only, I'm wondering what would happen if I lost my job, in say 3 months, and therefore no longer had an EP.
Does the tenancy agreement automatically become void in that case or would I have to keep paying the remaining 9 months anyway?

[x9200]

Most tenancy agreements contains "diplomatic clause".

[the_newguy]

Most tenancy agreements contains "diplomatic clause".

Well yes, but the common use (according to http://www.singaporeexpats.com/guides-f ... rental.htm) of this clause would enable the tenant to terminate _after_ the first 12 months, which wouldn't help much in that case.

[x9200]

Not sure about how common is the common use but in all our TAs (when on EP) we had it for the notice period (so 3 months or so) without these 12 months. Ultimately it is up to you to propose changes to TA and reject it of you are not comfortable with them.

[the_newguy]

Not sure about how common is the common use but in all our TAs (when on EP) we had it for the notice period (so 3 months or so) without these 12 months. Ultimately it is up to you to propose changes to TA and reject it of you are not comfortable with them.

Ok, thanks!