What does a Tenancy Agreement letter look like?

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Member since 01 October 2018

thestiMember13 October 2018 14:04:50

Hello,

I'm looking for an accommodation in SG, and I want to secure an agreement with the landlord. Before I want to make sure what a Tenancy Agreement letter should look like? I mean should it have something like a stamp to be legally strong?

Thank you

surya2k VIP Member

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surya2kVIP Member13 October 2018 16:42:07

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You can search in Google, see if anyone posted their agreement copy online.

It’s typical a two pages or more document which covers the agreed liabilities, conditional clauses and rental payment date, which needs to be signed by the land lord and the tenant with a witness. Thanks

Note: Yes, you can consider it legally.

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany - Singapore Expert13 October 2018 18:47:20

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Officially, any tenancy agreement must be stamped by the authorities (and the stamp duty paid by the tenant) for it to be legally valid.
The rule is not universally enforced, though, and many tenants/landlords prefer to save the money and forgo the legal certainty this brings.

thesti Member

Member since 01 October 2018

thestiMember14 October 2018 03:19:22

I see, Is there any regulation for the minimum lease time for HDB/Private Condo?
Like it should be 6 months lease at minimum for HDB?

surya2k VIP Member

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surya2kVIP Member14 October 2018 03:54:19

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For a foreigner (not a PR), min is 6 months and max 18 months.

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