Read your tenancy agreement.Cupcakes2012 wrote:Thanks for the reply.
So if the landlord does not fix all of the problems we point out during the warranty period are we able to terminate the lease?
I am very worried and we are paying top dollar for the apartment.
Has anyone on this forum had a similar issue, if yes, please respond ASAP. Thanks.
Firstly, it is really unbelievable that you missed so many things so either they are not that severe or it will be pointed out to you that you had no issue with them at the time the keys were handed over. For the other stuff that you could not have determined that easily, even if the LL refuses to fix it i is IMO not a valid reason to break the contract. You can basically do it only if the apartment become uninhabitable. What you should do is to send the list of the defects to the LL by registered mail where you are going to request to get them fixed. If the LL refuses or ignores it you should fix it by contractors you are going to hire and present the LL with the bills. If he refuses to pay you should sue him.Cupcakes2012 wrote:Thanks for the reply.
So if the landlord does not fix all of the problems we point out during the warranty period are we able to terminate the lease?
I am very worried and we are paying top dollar for the apartment.
Has anyone on this forum had a similar issue, if yes, please respond ASAP. Thanks.
Honestly, I'm having a hard time figuring out how you wouldn't have noticed most of those things on your initial visit... But anyway. Everything is down to what YOUR tenancy agreement says. They're all different, and there are NO standard clauses or protections assumed if it isn't spelled out inside. As mentioned, most TAs have a warranty period. Mine was 30 days. You should get your stove and such repaired under that clause if it exists in your TA.Cupcakes2012 wrote:There are a few great things about the flat - mainly the size and location, the block is about 10 years old. We viewed the flat and loved the place, on the surface everything looked clean and in perfect working order.
When we collected the keys we realised the oven is broken, the stove top is broken, the showers are filthy, mould on the walls, floors were not polished, not even mopped, the wood was not mopped or polished nor even vacuumed.
The faucets are all rusty and basically there is a lot of wear and tear on the place, which until you inspect closer is not visible. Also the rooms smell damp.
Is there anything I can to to revoke or cancel the tenant agreement after keys are collected and contract signed? We have had the keys for 3 days....
I realise Singapore is a country that favours landlords, I was just wondering if anyone knew if there was a way to get out of this tenancy agreement, knowing we have paid 3 months in advance for security deposit and a months rent.
It's a pretty flimsy case, however if anyone understands these contracts pls get in touch.
I know we have a 30 day period in order to tell the owner about any repairs....l they have already said they are not fixing the oven as no one uses it and they said that at least one burner on the hob works so don't use the others.....
Please help!!
Thanks
You can also spend not a whole lot of money and fix things up they way you want them to be. Do before and after shots. I bet you can fix all you have mentioned for about $500.Cupcakes2012 wrote:Thanks guys for the responses.
There is a bit of buyers remorse and also some remorse in not doing due dilligence. My bad. I had a tenants estate agent too but he did not seem to care that much.
I suppose it's not that bad, I'll just have to do due diligence during the warranty period and hope fr the best.
Thanks anyway
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