Monthly Archives: June 2014

I have a case of disputes between Landlord and Tenant when the lease ends. Landlord wants to deduct my client's (Tenant) security deposit as he complained about the dirty house, air-conditioner leaking, washing machine faulty etc. Luckily, I have always keep a copy of the emails as proof of evidence to protect my Tenant since the day he moved in. House was not cleaned when my client moved in, and all the items were not repaired despite asking the Landlord countless times to take a look and rectify it. In the end, the Landlord lost the case and returned back my client's security deposit.  Most of the Tenants/Landlords do not know what to do when they meet nasty Landlords/Tenants during the tenancy period. How to protect themselves in the Tenancy Agreement contract. I guess it's good to share with everyone (Agents, Owners, Investors etc) to protect yourself when you meet an ugly and nasty Landlord/Tenant. ================================================================================================================== 1. What are the key factors to note when reading through a Tenancy Agreement (TA)? - No. of occupiers of the tenant. (This is important for expatriates who have families or friends who might come by to visit them frequently) Landlord will have a good idea and control on the number of people staying in the house. - Subletting. (Most of the Landlords would not allow subletting in order to keep the number of tenants in the house under control. However, some of the Tenants prefer a subletting clause so that they can reduce the burden of the rental. Thus, before signing the Tenancy Agreement (TA) contract, it is best to indicate the intention upfront. If no, Landlord should state clearly the penalties of failure to comply, to ensure transparency and [...]