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That's the good news. It was the most serious case of illegal subletting in the last two years. One thing that tips the balance in favour of the latter argument is the fact that the HDB has the right to confiscate or repossess your flat if you do something unacceptable in the eyes of Big Brother. You're on your own. By Sumita D/O Sreedharan, TODAY, 26 Nov 2013. 2 In 2011, HDB carried out 7,000 flat inspections and took action against 56 flat owners for unauthorised subletting. \�)��$�����Zk���ԬF��M(-����G��l�_�hh��w=~+,�% �2�d7-�I�i�4n)8e� The HDB pays them the difference between the value at which they bought the flat, and the financial penalty. HDB can repossess the flat of those who commit such infringements. ��yDUV�P�R�d
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HDB said it takes a very serious view of any unauthorised subletting and will take stern actions against owners, including compulsory acquisition, even if it is the owner's first infringement. Enforcement In lieu of this action, HDB may impose a penalty against them. Illegal Subletting / Renting Out of Flats There is a three or five year Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP) before you can sublet. In fact, from 2012 to 2014, 202 flats were seized by the HDB because their owners had committed infringements like illegal subletting or buying … The MOP is three years if you bought the flat without subsidies i.e. Note: Where the renting out of an HDB commercial property is by an owner, the word 'tenant' shall apply. <>>>
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For instance, a real estate agent whose Bukit Batok flat was repossessed due to illegal renting was reportedly paid $125,000. But what does that actually mean? That's a loss of almost $200,000. Subletting your HDB flat isn’t an unusual practice, but are you doing these 11 mistakes? The newspaper reported that 24 tenants were crammed into a single 4-room Housing Development Board (HDB) flat at 403 Pandan Gardens. Subletting can be a big headache for landlords, especially if a tenant sublets a unit without the landlord’s knowledge or permission. Here is what you need to look out for if you would like to rent premises from HDB's tenant or owner. Although illegal subletting is a distinct ground for compulsory acquisition under s 56(1)(h), there is considerable overlap between this provision and several others. Only three other flats have been compulsorily acquired in that time. Find out more information on renting out your living quarters. But for those whose flats get taken away because they couldn't repay their home loans, HDB should help you to find alternative accommodation. all subletting in HDB flats are illegal) There are various reasons tenants may want to sublet - perhaps they need to be away for a length of time, but would still like to secure the apartment. Moral of the story? You will be offered only the amount you originally paid for the flat, MINUS a penalty. �l��}�p�ƫ:���
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HDB can impose a financial penalty or acquire the flat. 4 Ways to Get Your HDB Flat “Confiscated 1. This requires you to pay the landlord any profit you made from the subletting. prohibiting subletting shall be liable to pay to HDB a penalty of $5,000. In particular, Rule 3 of the Housing and Development (Penalties – Rental Flat) Rules 2010 provides that a tenant of a HDB rental flat who breaches the term in the tenancy agreement prohibiting subletting shall be liable to pay to HDB a penalty of $5,000. If your flat is repossessed because you broke the rules, you can generally expect your compensation to be much lower than what you'd receive for selling it on the resale market. Last year, the HDB carried out 7,000 flat inspections. If you’re rented out an entire flat, it’s tempting to fall into the … The HDB … HDB can repossess the flat of those who commit such infringements. In this situation, the property owner is known as the head landlord. Otherwise, the word 'subtenant' shall apply. Sublet: the practice of a tenant letting out part or all of a property to another tenant. Renting from an HDB tenant. Subletting social housing, on the other hand, is a criminal offence, punishable by hefty fines and prison sentences of up to two years. Stiff penalties apply for the breaching of subletting rules. The penalty for such an offence ranges from fines to repossession of the flat. It is illegal if u rent out and yr flat can be confiscated. There is an ongoing argument about whether Singaporeans really own their HDB flats, or whether they're just renting them on a lease. One owner had his flat repossessed for blatantly flouting HDB’s sub-letting rules. : 201815023K. The bad news is that this compensation isn't going to be much. <>
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It seems the HDB's approach is to offer you just enough to keep you off the streets, but no more. Stiff penalties apply for the breaching of subletting rules. Main tenants who further sublet the flat can also be barred from renting an HDB flat for five years. Not exactly. Mesne means intermediate and is pronounced as 'mean'. If you do not allow your tenants to sublet units they rent from you, make this clear from the start. HDB came to know of the subletting of the flat and imposed a penalty of $5,040 (pursuant to Section 3 of the Housing and Development (Penalties) Rules) on the Complainant in–lieu of compulsory acquisition of the flat under Section 56(1)(h) of the Housing and Development Act. W9Z����L�r:~�h���GW��,���1�6
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