All About Home Addresses

[LC9]

Hi everyone,

I've received a reply from MOE. They said the address depends on the NRIC.
Seems like I won't be able to do anything about it then.

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Hi everyone,
I've received a reply from MOE. They said the address depends on the NRIC.
Seems like I won't be able to do anything about it then.

I find this puzzling.

1. Buying a resale property with tenancy. Legal possession to take effect in Sep.
Ok to use the address.

2. Taking over a property with tenancy. Legal possession to take effect in Sep.
Not ok to use the address.

[zac's mum]

I don’t see why you as the landlord cannot just give the tenant early notice.


When I wanted to sell off my HDB, I gave my tenant early notice and in fact they were very grateful that I informed them earlier. So that they could use the next few weekends to hunt for a replacement rental unit. And they did, same block in fact. Earlier than I expected. So both sides were happy.

Even if your tenant has committed to the 30-month period, landlord terminating earlier is fine by MOE, just troublesome for the tenant to hunt around for a same-distance unit in replacement that’s all. Who knows, they may get a better price and thank you for it.

[Estéema]

Agree with zac’s mum suggestions.


Moving is never a walk in the park. However, my guess & sentiment is similar, that yr tenant might welcome the early notice to enable them to find somewhere within their distance priority & they might scoop a lower rent in their hunt.

Do aim for win-win outcome. If u discuss with yr tenant, they might appreciate yr need to make best effort to enrol ya child to yr preferred sch and afterall you own a property for yr purpose.

Let us know how yr discussion outcome with tenant. Hope everything works out well for you.

[LC9]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

Since the registration for my son will be next year, I’ve decided to try my luck to get into the PV program first. (statistics shows that all PV parents gets a place).
Currently I’m also staying at a rented place which means I would have to break my own tenancy agreement (have to pay for defaulting agreement). And current place is just next to my son’s kindy.
If all else fails, I will then discuss with my tenant and my own landlord.
Such a dilemma, didn’t realise they depend on address on NRIC. If I would have realised earlier I would have plan out both the rentals better. It’s my own fault.

[chanlm]

LC9 - I’m in the exact situation as you - MOE gave me a different reply. Basically said (1) register using docs showing ownership of property (2) show TA end date - must be before commencement of school year (3) undertake to change address in IC by commencement of school year

[Estéema]

Pls note the address you use for P1 enrollment will be the address MOE start sending all info & correspondence e.g. for Orientation, for reporting to school. If u’re using condo (ownership address), any correspondence will be sent to that address which might be a headache to co-ordinate & u might miss timeline. Just highlight possible problem.

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LC9 - I’m in the exact situation as you - MOE gave me a different reply. Basically said (1) register using docs showing ownership of property (2) show TA end date - must be before commencement of school year (3) undertake to change address in IC by commencement of school year

Which is what I said, and what I understand to be the case, but LC9 has a different answer

[LC9]

chanlm\" post_id=\"1908824\" time=\"1556979109\" user_id=\"154302:

LC9 - I’m in the exact situation as you - MOE gave me a different reply. Basically said (1) register using docs showing ownership of property (2) show TA end date - must be before commencement of school year (3) undertake to change address in IC by commencement of school year

Hi chanlm, may i know when did you ask MOE? Did you email or call? And when is your school registration?

Strange and worrying that they are giving 2 different answers here. But the school and MOE gave me the same response, which is use the NRIC address only.

Estéema, thanks for highlighting that.

[Estéema]

You’re most welcome. I u’stand it’s not easy for you to go thro this arduous 1st year P1 sch enrollment journey. Hang in there. Don’t let this stress affect your family life & have fun with your primary sch going child.