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Deductions to Security Deposit

Security Deposit

A security deposit refers to the sum of money typically provided by a tenant to a landlord when renting property or entering into a tenancy agreement. Typically, most residential tenancies in Singapore require deposits that are the total of 1-2 months’ rent, but may be negotiable depending on the individual landlord.

Debt Recovery against a Company

A debt recovery process can be a straight-forward yet complicated process. While most debt recovery may seem to be a straight-forward claim for the debt owed to you, each debt recovery process is unique to their circumstances and situation. It may, therefore, be prudent to seek legal assistance to be correctly advised before proceeding further.

A quick guide to Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation

Mediation is a typical ADR process which involves the parties in a dispute heard before a neutral third party, such as a mediator, who shall guide and expedite negotiations between parties to, hopefully, reach an agreement to settle the dispute. A significant role of the mediator is that he or she will not force any of the parties to come to an agreement; this agreement shall be a voluntary one. Parties are also actively encouraged, before trial, to attempt in a session of mediation, although parties cannot and will not be forced to do so by the Courts.

Gifts From Soon-to-be Ex-Spouse, What happens?

Employment In Singapore

During the lifetime of any marriage, it is very common for gifts to be given between spouses. However, during a divorce or the onset of a divorce, some typical questions include “will the gifts given by my spouse be subjected to laws on the division of matrimonial assets?”, or “do I get to keep the gifts my spouse gave me during the marriage?”.

Why A Well Drafted Letter of Demand Can Get You Results

Debt Recovery

While a letter of demand can usually be drafted by anyone, a lawyer can assist to pinpoint the legal issues at hand and to provide clarity to the type of demand that are feasible and are due recoverable by the due process of the law. A letter of demand from lawyer can also demonstrate clearly that the sender of the letter of demand is serious and is willing to take legal action to resolve the matter.

LOAN SHARK HARASSMENT IN SINGAPORE

LOAN SHARK HARASSMENT

Unlicensed moneylenders, otherwise known as loan sharks are an ongoing and prevalent problem in Singapore. Over the years, loan sharks have resorted to new methods of harassing debtors as authorities increase enforcement measures against loan sharks and their runners.

What Should I Do When My Landlord Does Not Return Your Security Deposit?

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Seeking and securing a tenancy with a landlord is often thought to be a tedious and troublesome process. One may think that this process ends the moment one has moved into the rented property. Many a times, however, tenants find themselves encountering problems at the end of their tenancies, whereby landlords have been unscrupulous and unreasonably withheld their security deposits.

If you have and/or are concerned with the return of your security deposit, read on to find out what you could do.

Common Terms You Will Find In Tenancy Agreements In Singapore – What Do They Mean?

Tenancy Agreements

This article aims to provide an overall guide as to common terms and obligations imposed on landlords and tenants.

It ought to be noted that whilst landlords and tenants may contract as they wish, and negotiate on any term in the tenancy agreement, there are some common terms found in most tenancy agreements. These shall be explored and explained further below.

Peaceful Re-Entry in Singapore

Peaceful Re-Entry

In Singapore when a Tenant has defaulted on paying rent or has failed to complied with clauses in the tenancy agreement that are fundamental, it entitles the Landlord to terminate the tenancy agreement. When a tenancy agreement has been terminated Landlords are often found in a position where they would need to evict the tenants so that they can find new tenants for the property.

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