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I would be most glad to assist you further and pls feel free to let me know if you need any assistance. Have a good day ahead. By the way, it is up to HDB to penalise the owner if the tenants are caught flouting HDB ruling. But if it is proven that the owner does not know or is aware of such doing by the tenant, they will be let off by the HDB. I have such a case of flouting of HDB ruling before and my landlord was called up by HDB for an interview but he was ok and let off as we are totally unaware that the tenant sublet the flat out to many workers behind our back.

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Hi,
Yes, LL will be held accountable. Ideally, you should appoint an agent to handle this for you. I do this service for my overseas clients. I also arrange change of tenants, paint, touch up and clean the premises so that the unit gets the highest rentals all the time.

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Hi, appreciate your sharing. Yes, warning letter will be served unless vice or illegal activities.
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Hi Rick,

Yes, you will need to have shown that you have exercise considerable due diligence in screening of the tenant's profile in order for HDB to let you off in such scenario.

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Hi Rick,

The owner of the unit would ultimately be responsible for the unit and the occupants inside. However usually when there are illegal subletting, HDB will do a spot check and report the findings to the owner and allow the owner to rectify the situation. If the owner repeatedly ignore the warnings from HDB then HDB may repossess the unit.

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In Singapore, having squatters with illegal immigrant status residing in your rented HDB flat can be a complex situation. Here's a breakdown of the potential issues and some recommendations:

Landlord's Responsibility:

While you might not be directly responsible for the immigration status of your tenants, there are some areas where you could be held accountable:

Tenant Selection: The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) advises landlords to conduct thorough checks on potential tenants, including their identification documents and work permits (if applicable). This helps to mitigate the risk of unknowingly renting to illegal immigrants. You can find more information on tenant verification procedures on the ICA website: https://www.ica.gov.sg/
Occupancy Limits: HDB regulations specify a maximum number of occupants allowed in a flat. Having unauthorized occupants can be a violation.
Dealing with Squatters:

If squatters are discovered in your flat, here's what you can do:

Contact the Police: Squatting is a criminal offense. The police will be responsible for evicting the squatters.
Engage a Lawyer: A lawyer can advise you on your legal rights and responsibilities, and help navigate the eviction process.
Contact HDB: Inform HDB about the situation. They can provide guidance on the regulations and potential consequences.
Recommendations:

Proper Tenancy Agreement: Having a well-drafted tenancy agreement that outlines permitted occupants and consequences for unauthorized subletting can help protect your interests.
Regular Checks: While you might be overseas, consider appointing a trusted representative in Singapore to conduct periodic checks on the property.

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