In Singapore, there's no law mandating a 30-day warranty for defects in a rental property. The validity of such a warranty depends on the following:
Tenancy Agreement (TA): If the TA clearly states a 30-day warranty clause where the landlord is responsible for repairs of certain defects within 30 days of the tenancy start, then the agent acted within the agreement.
PERSONAL OPINION: IF i represent landlord > i will EDUCATE LANDLORD to INSERT this in the TA clause because :how will you feel as a tenant eg . if 5 years old washing machine, tenant used on 2nd day , already found it spoilt and asked to pay for it ? to be FAIR to tenant , many things in the home not yet tested when tenant view the place , some landlord also DID NOT CHECK THEIR own appliances before rented out , so the FIRST MONTH DEFECTS WARRANTY is FAIR and REASONABLE in my opinion. And to be written in tenancy agreement is to AVOID DISPUTES LATER.
If i represent tenant , i will request this term to be mentioned in tenancy agreement TO BE INSERTED ( and also the " letter of intent " from tenant to landlord to " book " the place)
Landlord's Approval: If the TA doesn't mention a 30-day warranty and the landlord didn't explicitly approve it to the agent, then the agent might have overstepped their bounds.
Here's a breakdown of the situation:
Valid Warranty (with Approval or in TA): The landlord is then liable to fix the defects within 30 days.
Invalid Warranty (without Approval or in TA): The landlord may not be obligated to comply with the 30-day warranty unless they choose to do so for goodwill or to reach an amicable solution with the tenant.
Your Options:
Review the Tenancy Agreement: Check if there's a 30-day warranty clause mentioned in the TA.
Contact the Agent: Discuss the situation with the agent. Clarify if they received verbal or written approval from you regarding the 30-day warranty.
Negotiate with Tenant: If the warranty is invalid, try to negotiate a reasonable timeframe for repairs with the tenant.
Seek Legal Advice: For complex situations or if uncertain about your rights, consider consulting a lawyer specializing in property matters. They can advise you on legal options based on your specific situation, including potentially challenging the validity of the warranty if it wasn't authorized.
Key Points:
A 30-day warranty isn't a mandatory requirement in Singapore.
The TA and landlord's approval determine its validity.
Communication with the agent and tenant is crucial.
Legal advice can be helpful in complex situations.
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