Name: joannelowsg
Address: SG

Your Lease Details

Property Address

Monthly Rent (S$)

Lease Start Date

Lease End Date

Deposit Amount (S$)

Notice Period Required

01

Before Signing

Viewing to Offer · 1–3 days

Compared rent against PropertyGuru / 99.co for the same unit type and area

Confirmed all inclusions in writing — furniture, appliances, carpark

Negotiated key TA clauses before paying anything

Letter of Intent (LOI) · If applicable

Paid 1-month good faith deposit — received written acknowledgement

LOI states agreed rent, lease start date, and key terms

Understand that backing out means forfeiting this deposit

Tenancy Agreement Signed

All negotiated clauses confirmed in the written TA before signing

Balance of security deposit paid — receipt obtained

Both parties signed — copy kept by each party

Stamped TA filed safely

Stamp Duty · Within 14 days of signing

Stamp duty paid to IRAS via e-Stamping portal

Stamped document saved

Deadline: 14 days from signing. Late payment incurs penalties.

02

Move-In — Handover Day

Full video and photo walkthrough completed — every room, wall, appliance, fixture

Inventory list signed by both parties — copy kept

All items on inventory list tested before landlord leaves

All existing defects noted and sent to landlord via WhatsApp (creates timestamped record)

All keys, access cards, and carpark transponder collected — count confirmed

Utilities (SP Group) set up under tenant name

Internet set up

HDB only: confirmed landlord has registered all tenants with HDB within 7 days

03

During the Lease — Ongoing

Milestone	When	Done
Aircon servicing	Every 3–4 months
Rent paid on time	Monthly — by agreed date
Repair requests sent in writing	As needed
Renewal intention discussed	3–4 months before expiry

Keep throughout the tenancy

All WhatsApp / email correspondence with landlord

Receipts for any repairs carried out by tenant

Proof of all rent payments (bank transfer records)

Original signed inventory list and move-in photos

04

Approaching Lease End · 2–3 months before

If Renewing

Given written notice of renewal intent within TA timeline

New rent negotiated

New TA or renewal letter signed and stamped

If Vacating

Written notice to vacate given per TA (verbal notice is not valid)

For diplomatic clause: written notice given after month 12, 2 months' notice

New home arranged before notice period ends

05

Move-Out

2–4 weeks before vacating

Professional aircon cleaning arranged (if required by TA)

Professional cleaning of unit arranged

Damage beyond fair wear and tear repaired

Move-Out Day

Joint walkthrough with landlord using original move-in inventory and photos

Any deductions agreed and itemised in writing before leaving

All keys, access cards, and carpark transponder returned

Written confirmation of key return obtained from landlord

Utilities (SP Group) cancelled

Internet cancelled

Deposit Return

Deposit return date confirmed with landlord (typically 14–30 days after move-out)

Itemised deduction list received if any deductions made

Deposit received in full (less agreed deductions)

Disputes: Escalate to the Small Claims Tribunal for claims up to $20,000. Your signed inventory list and move-in photos are your primary evidence.

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