Property Views

[Zeal mummy]

Yes, it is easy for the LL to terminate the approval for rental, everything is online over the HDB portal. The contract could state that if LL wishes to take back the unit, he has to give 2 months notice. Once the 2 months notice is up, he can take the unit back. It is not illegal, it might be unfair to the tenants.

[starlight1968sg]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2060614\" time=\"1646489207\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2060614 time=1646489207 user_id=58173]
Yes, it is easy for the LL to terminate the approval for rental, everything is online over the HDB portal. The contract could state that if LL wishes to take back the unit, he has to give 2 months notice. Once the 2 months notice is up, he can take the unit back. It is not illegal, it might be unfair to the tenants.[/quote]

The tenants can also terminate the lease by giving the stipulated notice. It works for both parties.

[Zeal mummy]

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2060623\" time=\"1646521423\" user_id=\"14025:

The tenants can also terminate the lease by giving the stipulated notice. It works for both parties.

Yes. Tenants could also leave by giving 2 months notice. It is not illegal as many of you think.

If tenant doesn’t stay through the 2-3 years, it is also unfair for the LL. As LL needs to find another tenant. It is a clause for both parties.

[ChiefKiasu]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2060642\" time=\"1646539333\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2060642 time=1646539333 user_id=58173]
Yes. Tenants could also leave by giving 2 months notice. It is not illegal as many of you think.

If tenant doesn’t stay through the 2-3 years, it is also unfair for the LL. As LL needs to find another tenant. It is a clause for both parties.[/quote]

So it is legal for both parties to terminate earlier if they wish, amicably.

But what about the security deposit? Shouldn't it be returned if nothing needs to be repaired?

[Estéema]

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2060644\" time=\"1646539761\" user_id=\"3:

So it is legal for both parties to terminate earlier if they wish, amicably.

But what about the security deposit? Shouldn't it be returned if nothing needs to be repaired?

If the Tenancy Agreement provide a clause for both parties to give X period of notice (usually incl in a clause) or s’times with diplomatic clause if the foreign is leaving the country. Usually TA requires at least 12 mths completion of TA.

Many LL plays around with Security deposit. It’s very subjective if one claim to repair one tile, needs the entire replacement/reno. I’m just sharing technical aspect, but do not know details tt might circumvent, giving the LL rights to dock entire sum & more. Docking must show proof (receipts) of repair/restoration IMO.

[Zeal mummy]

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2060644\" time=\"1646539761\" user_id=\"3:

So it is legal for both parties to terminate earlier if they wish, amicably.

But what about the security deposit? Shouldn't it be returned if nothing needs to be repaired?

Yes.

It must be returned after deducting the cost of damages. LL must have had photo evidences of damages and proposed fees on how to rectify them. At times it can be as small as, replacing a broken hose (include manpower).. $50. Or at times bigger items like Airocon and tiles. It depends on how well the tenants looked after the unit. Most of them don’t do a good job as it is not their “home”.

[Zeal mummy]

Estéema\" post_id=\"2060646\" time=\"1646540172\" user_id=\"66413:

If the Tenancy Agreement provide a clause for both parties to give X period of notice (usually incl in a clause) or s’times with diplomatic clause if the foreign is leaving the country. Usually TA requires at least 12 mths completion of TA.

Many LL plays around with Security deposit. It’s very subjective if one claim to repair one tile, needs the entire replacement/reno. I’m just sharing technical aspect, but do not know details tt might circumvent, giving the LL rights to dock entire sum & more. Docking must show proof (receipts) of repair/restoration IMO.

Yes. The standard TA has a clause for termination with notice period. Just like our employment contract. We cannot say it’s illegal. It also includes the diplomatic clause in the standard TA, to protect foreign workers.

It’s a little grey on tiles as one can say that these are old tiles and they have to replace all the tiles. Who wants to leave in a home with patchwork on the floor right? Obviously LL is experienced and tenants didn’t look after unit well. Both are …

[lee_yl]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2060614\" time=\"1646489207\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2060614 time=1646489207 user_id=58173]
Yes, it is easy for the LL to terminate the approval for rental, everything is online over the HDB portal. The contract could state that if LL wishes to take back the unit, he has to give 2 months notice. Once the 2 months notice is up, he can take the unit back. It is not illegal, it might be unfair to the tenants.[/quote]

Armed with the HDB termination letter, LL unilaterally terminated the TA with immediate effect.

Yes, there is a clause that says LL has to give 2 months notice but how can the tenant continue to stay for 2 months when the HDB approval to rent out whole unit comes to a cease?

If they insist to stay put for another 2 months, tenants become illegal overstayer.

[starlight1968sg]

How can LL terminate the renting out approval with hdb when she has to give 2 mth notice to tenants?

[MrsKiasu]

If tenant dont give 2 mths notice, need forfeit deposit I think. If that’s the same, the LL should pay 2 mths to tenant?