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Landlord & early termination in Tenancy Agreement
Hello Singapore Expats!
I need some advice.
Situation: I've recently rented a common room for 12 months. The landlord and I signed a tenancy agreement drawn up by the LL's agent for a period of 12 months with an "early termination of tenancy" clause after a minimum occupation period of 3 months.
I've been staying there for a period of only 6 weeks when the LL's agent SMSed me saying that he (the LL) would like me to move out (early termination) in 3 weeks' time.
The "early termination of tenancy" clause reads: Both Tenant & Landlord can give ONE month(s) notice for early termination of Tenancy after a minimum occupation period of Three month(s). In this case, the deposit shall be refundable less deductions for damages caused by the Tenant.
Question: Given that the landlord wants to break the terms of the TA, what compensation/just recompense can I ask for e.g. security deposit + 1 month's rental + Mover's fees? Should I seek legal action? After all, i've been a model tenant and i've not violated any terms of the TA.
Please help!
I need some advice.
Situation: I've recently rented a common room for 12 months. The landlord and I signed a tenancy agreement drawn up by the LL's agent for a period of 12 months with an "early termination of tenancy" clause after a minimum occupation period of 3 months.
I've been staying there for a period of only 6 weeks when the LL's agent SMSed me saying that he (the LL) would like me to move out (early termination) in 3 weeks' time.
The "early termination of tenancy" clause reads: Both Tenant & Landlord can give ONE month(s) notice for early termination of Tenancy after a minimum occupation period of Three month(s). In this case, the deposit shall be refundable less deductions for damages caused by the Tenant.
Question: Given that the landlord wants to break the terms of the TA, what compensation/just recompense can I ask for e.g. security deposit + 1 month's rental + Mover's fees? Should I seek legal action? After all, i've been a model tenant and i've not violated any terms of the TA.
Please help!
I would demand:
- full coverage of your relocation expenses
- full coverage of the difference in rent between the current and your new place (if the later more expensive) for the remaining lease period. This include staying in a hotel if you won't manage to find anything reasonable in 3 weeks (of course you have to be reasonable).
- a compensation if you would need to travel longer (i.e. to/from work).
- a compensation for all the other less tangible expenses related to the contract violation (your stress, time wasted etc.) - equivalent of one month of rent would seem fair if you are a single (not with a family).
Start with this and if they don't change their minds threaten to sue them in SCT.
- full coverage of your relocation expenses
- full coverage of the difference in rent between the current and your new place (if the later more expensive) for the remaining lease period. This include staying in a hotel if you won't manage to find anything reasonable in 3 weeks (of course you have to be reasonable).
- a compensation if you would need to travel longer (i.e. to/from work).
- a compensation for all the other less tangible expenses related to the contract violation (your stress, time wasted etc.) - equivalent of one month of rent would seem fair if you are a single (not with a family).
Start with this and if they don't change their minds threaten to sue them in SCT.
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Thanks x9200!
Thanks x9200!
I'll definitely lodge a complaint with the SCT if they don't agree to my demands
Looks like i'm well within my rights under the TA to demand compensation beyond my security deposit
I'll definitely lodge a complaint with the SCT if they don't agree to my demands

Looks like i'm well within my rights under the TA to demand compensation beyond my security deposit
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I will not give you any precise reference to any legal document except that this is covered under general civil law statues and the contract law, but the basic principle is always that the party violating the contract is responsible for paying the damages this violation results. Assuming you act reasonably all I mentioned are fair demands. The only arguable things may be IMO the difference in the rental for the period exceeding the lawful termination of the contract, the compensation amount for the intangible damages and the relocation expenses to be prorated taking into account the period of 9 weeks but all the mentioned components should hold.
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Just an update
Can't really give much details as it might be going to court.
Anyway, since the last post, the ll was verbally abusive, threw out our foodstuffs and entered our room without permission...
We've since moved out, though our belongings were left behind (which we will engage Movers to transfer to our new lodgings, and we're looking for legal advice on whether we should go to the SCT or straight to court
Anyway, since the last post, the ll was verbally abusive, threw out our foodstuffs and entered our room without permission...


We've since moved out, though our belongings were left behind (which we will engage Movers to transfer to our new lodgings, and we're looking for legal advice on whether we should go to the SCT or straight to court

Re: Just an update
Okay, so you're not renting the whole unit.periclesmage wrote:Anyway, since the last post, the ll was verbally abusive, threw out our foodstuffs and entered our room without permission...![]()
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Re: Just an update
Umm... i already mentioned that in the very first post...carteki wrote:Okay, so you're not renting the whole unit.periclesmage wrote:Anyway, since the last post, the ll was verbally abusive, threw out our foodstuffs and entered our room without permission...![]()
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