starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2101442\" time=\"1679027931\" user_id=\"14025:

Met a neighbour in the lift. He told me he would be moving oiut bec his landlord asked for a 60% increase in the rent. He was shocked and decided that he could get a better place to stay.

Is the current rental market crazy? How I wish I hv a ppty to rent out! Maybe I will be crazier and asked for MORE MORE MORE ...

Estéema\" post_id=\"2055106\" time=\"1641640834\" user_id=\"66413:

Congrats to continual rental income!

May I suggest I engage an agent to do renewals? I see the 1st batch of co-tenants moved out midway?

Benefits of engaging agents :

1. Their responsibilities to ensure all tenants having proper employment permit if they’re foreigners and reflect them accordingly in tenancy agreements;

2. They’ve to check with MOM on validity & ensure it is valid for at least 6 mths & verify ICA valid entry/exit compliance so as to protect u as client, fr illegal harboring;

3. They’ll do paperwork for both sides wrt stamp duties, etc

4. You can negotiate for payment terms to be done via GIRO;

5. Ensure that terms of tenancy for private properties is btwn 3-6 mths and HDB at least 6 mths and comply with current regulations

I’ve a frd whose property was rented out trusting main tenant with strict compliance of regulations, but bcoz estate agents was not engaged and the main tenant was laxed with frds who graduated but did not hv a valid work pass for more than 3 mths & was caught in a difficult situation. Thot it’s best to take precautions & engage a responsible estate agent who will ensure client’s interests protected

forestcadee\" post_id=\"2055085\" time=\"1641618772\" user_id=\"23508:

This will be my 2nd renewal with the tenants. The 1st renewal was done by an agent. In the 1st renewal lease, it indicates as a rider to and form a part of the original tenancy agreement. The previous 3 tenants indicate in the original agreement already moved out during the mid term of 1st renewal. So the current 3 tenants are the new batch of friends of the main tenant. Can I use the similar format as the 1st renewal agreement in this new renewal contract. Do we need to update the names in the contract or it should be fine if they are updated at the HDB website.

Thanks

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2055089\" time=\"1641620403\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2055089 time=1641620403 user_id=53606]
For your own “safety”, you should ensure the details (FIN and full names) of all 4 current tenants are in your latest contract (whether as a rider or in the main contract, whichever suits).

Don’t rely solely on HDB website updating, cos what if they decide to run away and/or update HDB website under another address? Then u have no proof that they owe you anything.[/quote]

forestcadee\" post_id=\"2055084\" time=\"1641618767\" user_id=\"23508:

This will be my 2nd renewal with the tenants. The 1st renewal was done by an agent. In the 1st renewal lease, it indicates as a rider to and form a part of the original tenancy agreement. The previous 3 tenants indicate in the original agreement already moved out during the mid term of 1st renewal. So the current 3 tenants are the new batch of friends of the main tenant. Can I use the similar format as the 1st renewal agreement in this new renewal contract. Do we need to update the names in the contract or it should be fine if they are updated at the HDB website.

Thanks

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2055078\" time=\"1641612401\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2055078 time=1641612401 user_id=53606]
I think you should get the contract signed before she flies off, since there’s a risk she may not come back / become uncontactable.

All 4 tenants’ names are in the contract, right? So the other 3 are still liable if in case she lapses on the rental payments for whatever reason.[/quote]

forestcadee\" post_id=\"2055075\" time=\"1641611524\" user_id=\"23508:

The new contract will start in May and she will continue to pay the rent from Feb to July. She is the main tenant whom I usually communicate. There will be another 3 tenants whom are her friends.

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2055074\" time=\"1641611041\" user_id=\"14025:

I assume the new contract will start from Jun
Is she paying the rent from Feb to Jul since she wont be in Spore?
I would think to settle the contract before she leaves will be better.

forestcadee\" post_id=\"2055072\" time=\"1641610214\" user_id=\"23508:

Hi, need advice for the following. This is the first time to do the renewal myself, thus afraid that I may overlook something.

My current rental is due for renewal in May and my tenant had expressed her interest to extend the the contract. However, she would be going back home end of January and returned to Singapore only in July. Do you think it's good to

1) Sign the contract before she fly or
2) Send her the contract via email when time is near?

Anything to be included in the contract?

Thanks.

Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"2031822\" time=\"1627219187\" user_id=\"48901:

Single inverter. $400-$500. 4-5 years old. Am also thinking of a new one if the price differential is not too wide.

Am planning for self-stay - shelved cos of present situation.

Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"2031784\" time=\"1627210301\" user_id=\"48901:

Maintenance by tenants with a chemical wash in between.

Getting the contractor done to take a look. Mentally prepared to change it.

Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"2031780\" time=\"1627208555\" user_id=\"48901:

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2031771\" time=\"1627202877\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2031771 time=1627202877 user_id=53606]

Will not know the history except that it is 2nd hand. Contractor can get it to replace existing air-con which is no longer cold. 3 months warranty. Just need an aircon that can last 2-3 years.

Did you contractor diagnose & rule out other reasons for the non-coldness? Cos there was once my aircon servicing guy figured out that the “gas” pipe was leaking. Solved it by taping up the “gas” pipe (stop gap measure for a rental place).

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2031771\" time=\"1627202877\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2031771 time=1627202877 user_id=53606]

Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"2031769\" time=\"1627202460\" user_id=\"48901:

Does re-con mean that it was spoilt but repaired?

I know there are some sellers on Carousell selling 2nd-hand aircons. They are in working condition & relatively new, but seller is upgrading the fan coil unit to higher BTU after renovation, that’s why selling off the existing fan coil unit.

Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"2031769\" time=\"1627202460\" user_id=\"48901:

Has anyone tried using a recon air-con? How long can it last?