This clause allows immigrants to break the tenancy period of your dwelling unit in the case of unexpected retrenchment without penalty for the further unoccupied months. After a minimum stay of 12-months, should you find yourself unemployed and requiring to leave Singapore. You may serve a 2-month notice before terminating your TA without further payments.
This typically amounts to the sum of 1-month per 12-months lease. The Security Deposit is a collateral for the Landlord to use in case the Tenant does not comply with any of the conditions in the TA after being served a written notice to rectify the matter. These funds shall not be used to offset any months' rent.
Minor Maintenance and Repair (up to a specified amount) shall be the Tenant's responsibility after the Problem-Free Period (typically 1-month) is over. The cost of Major Maintenance and Repair works will be shared between the Tenant and Landlord beyond the Tenant's specified sum.
This is a list of all the items contained within the leased unit, and is to be prepared in a separate annexure. This list provides both parties with a written reference of the existing furniture and fittings for lease should any article be missing or damaged during the lease term.
This is typically a 1-month period starting from the date of moving in for the Tenant to identify and notify the Landlord of any defects to be made good. The Landlord has to repair such defects at their own cost during this period. After which, the Tenant will be responsible for minor repairs, up to an agreed cost.
A Condition Report may be created by the Tenant and endorsed by the Landlord during the Problem-Free Period to note the condition of furniture and fittings. This annexure functions as a maintenance checklist during regular checks and to determine the Security Deposit claim upon the eventual cessation of the lease term.
Should the Tenant be negligent in the maintenance of the property; with prior notice, the Tenant shall permit the Landlord or their agents, surveyors and workmen to: (1) inspect the condition of the unit; (2) execute repairs, alterations or improvements; or (3) comply with statutory checks and maintenance.
A quarterly air-condition service contract would typically be taken up by the Tenant. In the case of an air-conditioner unit breakdown due to the Tenant's negligence, the Tenant shall be liable to the entire cost of fixing and replacing any spare parts.
The Tenant shall not make any structural additions or alterations to the leased unit without the written consent of the Landlord and relevant authorities' consent which may be required.
The Tenant shall not assign or sublet the unit without the written consent of the Landlord and relevant authorities that may be concerned. This includes allowing an acquaintance or relative to stay in the unit in place of the members stated in the TA for any period of time without consent from the Landlord.
If the Tenant takes up repair and maintenance costs for defects where the Landlord is obliged to cover without the prior written consent and notifying the Landlord to rectify the defects; the Tenant shall not be entitled to recover these costs from the Landlord.
As long as the agreed monthly rent in the TA is paid, the Tenant maintains the right to Quiet Enjoyment to the leased unit; with the exception of emergency situations, or when the Landlord and their contractors give sufficient prior notice to enter for legitimate reasons.
The Landlord reserves the right to terminate the TA without penalty upon the breach of specified breach conditions, or the disqualification of the Tenant's citizenship or employment status, where applicable.
Upon termination of the TA, the right to Quiet Enjoyment shall not apply, and the Landlord may re-enter the premises without breach of any conditions.
A 10% interest may be charged on top of the monthly rent amount if the Tenant fails to pay after 7-days of the rent becoming due.
Mediation or Arbitration shall be considered as a dispute resolution method first, should any dispute(s) occur. Only after such remedies are attempted and falls through, shall either party approach the appropriate Singapore Courts as a resulting dispute resolution measure.
