In Singapore, it's not customary for landlords to provide their Identification Card (IC) to tenants during the rental process. There are a few reasons for this:
Privacy: Landlords have a right to privacy, and their IC contains sensitive personal information.
Verification: Landlord verification is typically done through other means, such as checking their name against property ownership records.
However, there are still ways to ensure you're renting from a legitimate landlord:
Deal with a licensed property agent: Licensed agents have to adhere to professional conduct guidelines and are more likely to represent real landlords.
Verify property ownership: You can use the Singapore Land Authority (SLA)'s e-Services (https://www.sla.gov.sg/e-services) to verify the ownership of the property you're interested in renting. This will incur a small fee.
Review tenancy agreement carefully: Make sure the tenancy agreement includes all the important details, such as rent amount, duration, and termination clause.
Here's what you can ask the landlord for instead of their IC:
Proof of ownership: This could be a copy of the property tax bill or the Certificate of Title.
Valid identification:
If you're still unsure about the legitimacy of the landlord, it's best to err on the side of caution and look for another property.
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