There is usually a clause in the lease that states the tenant is not to damage the property for the duration of the lease. It is advised that potential tenants should ensure that the premises are in good condition before entering into the contract. This is because, in the event that there is any damage to the property and the tenant reports it, the landlord may claim that the premises had been damaged by the tenant during the rental period.
Legal recourse for the landlord when his tenant causes damage to the premises:
Sue for the breach of contract (lease)
Obtain an order to recover possession of the premises
Re-enter the premises and forfeit the lease
Referring to Tenancy Agreement
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2. Try to get in touch with the agent that helped broker the deal. As the agent will probably have some experience in these matters and may be of help in advising you how to move forward.
3. You can reach out to a mediator. Groups such as the Singapore Mediation Center (SMC), or the Consumer Association of Singapore (CASE) can provide you with a third-party perspective on the disputed matters. The majority of tenancy disputes in Singapore are solved through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), such as mediation.
4. If ADR is to no avail, the logical next step is to approach the Small Claims Tribunal (SCT). This will in all likelihood be more time-consuming and costlier than settling through mediation, yet if absolutely no settlement can be reached this is your go-to option.
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