What Should I Do When My Landlord Does Not Return Your Security Deposit?
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.
Mediation In Singapore
Mediation is a method of non-compulsory dispute resolution involving a neutral third party (a mediator) who tries to help the disputing parties with a view to facilitate a resolution of the whole or part of a dispute.
Advantages Of Having A Shareholders’ Agreement
A shareholders’ agreement is a contract between the persons (or even companies) who are parties to it, and set outs and regulates the different rights, powers and obligations of various parties. These include shareholders, directors and, if applicable, investors of the company.
A shareholders’ agreement may be enforced in other jurisdictions so long as it is set out inside the agreement and agreed upon. In Singapore, shareholders’ agreements are governed by Singapore Contract Law.
Strategies For Commercial Litigation In Singapore
The law is an extensive domain that covers countless legal issues. One of the common areas is Commercial Litigation. Commercial litigation is a general term that encompasses and describes any kind of dispute that arises from business related matters.
Can You Win A Dispute With Condo MCST In Singapore?
Subsidiary proprietors or home-owners of condominiums are no strangers to the fact that there are numerous condominium by-laws to abide by. For those unfamiliar, briefly, by-laws are stipulations prescribed under Schedule 2 of Building Maintenance (Strata Management) Regulations 2005 under the BMSMA and additional by-laws may be made, or amended, pursuant to a special resolution by the Management Corporation (“MC”).
What It Means To Breach A Contract In Singapore
A well-drafted contract can often prevent or resolve a dispute before the parties take their dispute to court. But when both parties cannot resolve their issues, and resort to litigation, it is important to understand the rules governing the breach of contract claim.
While some breaches are avoidable with detailed negotiations and well-drafted document, others are not. Poorly drafted documents and oral contracts frequently lead to disputes. It is always in your best interest to draft clear and comprehensive written contracts.
Can I Sue On An Oral Agreement
In Singapore, an agreement which is achieved by signing a contract is the norm and so too, the standard practice worldwide. You know that you are legally bound by the terms and conditions stated on the contract.
The Difference Between Loan Agreement And A Settlement Agreement
An agreement basically means a negotiated and legally binding arrangement between parties for a course of action.
There are many forms of agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreement, Settlement Agreement, Contract, Memorandum of Understanding, Loan Agreement or Grant just to name a few.
In this scenario, let us take a look at the differences between loan and settlement agreement.
When Can Someone Terminate A Contract?
A contract is a legal document that binds at least two parties to one another and requires them to meet certain obligations detailed in that contract. In some instances, a contract may be terminated making it void from any legal binding. Often, the contract may be prematurely terminated by parties involved.
Generally, for an aggrieved person to have a right to terminate a contract, the offending party must have breached a term of the contract that is considered a condition as opposed to a warranty.
Legal Advice Can Save You Money And Your Business
A Cost Effective Way To Avoid Risks When Signing Business Contracts For Singapore businesses, engaging a lawyer is always a good idea especially if a matter involves a substantial amount of money or involves substantial risks. For example, if you are about to enter into a large contract it may cost you far less to engage a lawyer to draft/review […]
