moth8 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 Hi Folks rented out my rooms in my HDB flat to expat tenant. Tenant is overseas, has not paid me for last mth and this mth rental, saying will be back end this mth to settle. Thereafter not contactable. All the barang in my rooms! Wat can I do? Feel like throwing all the things out, esp the clause in the tenancy agreement says I can take action as I deem fit if tenant has not paid after 7 days. Anyone know a lawyer contact? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hello88 2 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 Hi Folks rented out my rooms in my HDB flat to expat tenant. Tenant is overseas, has not paid me for last mth and this mth rental, saying will be back end this mth to settle. Thereafter not contactable. All the barang in my rooms! Wat can I do? Feel like throwing all the things out, esp the clause in the tenancy agreement says I can take action as I deem fit if tenant has not paid after 7 days. Anyone know a lawyer contact? i think the tenancy agreement did indicate that u could lock up the flat...in your case the tenant's room after non-payment of 1-month rental. Gotta read the tenancy agreement carefully and if need to, consult your agent, if any or check with HDB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misc100 2 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 Maybe tenant got problem back in his own country. He can't possibily leave all his things behind, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CutePinkElephant 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2008 u have the ic or ep where he is working, go check and ask, is still working there or not. sometimes, they can just leave their belongings rather than pay 2 month rent for u...... and they can only left cheap things to make u sure they will be back but....the important is u hv 1month deposit rght? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zirhk3355 1 Report post Posted September 3, 2008 Hi Folks rented out my rooms in my HDB flat to expat tenant. Tenant is overseas, has not paid me for last mth and this mth rental, saying will be back end this mth to settle. Thereafter not contactable. All the barang in my rooms! Wat can I do? Feel like throwing all the things out, esp the clause in the tenancy agreement says I can take action as I deem fit if tenant has not paid after 7 days. Anyone know a lawyer contact? Did the TA really says you can do as you deem fit after 7 days?? Do read your rights carefully to prevent any further complications. Usually the landlord will have a right to charge interest after the tenant had failed to pay the rent beyond certain period, thereafter lock the doors, thereafter to sell/rent the belongings. If you throw out their belongings earlier than you are supposed to, then you will be liable for lawsuit as well. Also I hope you have more than one month's worth of security deposit; usually should be two months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgbestproperty 1 Report post Posted September 4, 2008 Hi Folks rented out my rooms in my HDB flat to expat tenant. Tenant is overseas, has not paid me for last mth and this mth rental, saying will be back end this mth to settle. Thereafter not contactable. All the barang in my rooms! Wat can I do? Feel like throwing all the things out, esp the clause in the tenancy agreement says I can take action as I deem fit if tenant has not paid after 7 days. Anyone know a lawyer contact? you can do so, but ultimately it still boils down to whether it benefits you to do so cos getting a lawyer not cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moth8 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2008 Thanks all. Tenant moved out, PHEW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
