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FQA
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Q.
How much do I have to pay for
commission
(Service fee)?
Commission payable by Tenant is
0 (NONE). Commission payable by
Landlord is 1 month gross rental
for lease from 12 months or
more. This commission as service
fee is only applicable for all
the rentals.
Q. What is
a Lease Agreement ?
Also known as Tenancy Agreement.
This is the legal contract
between the landlord and the
tenant and lists out the terms
of the lease. Duration of the
lease can be for 1 year or 2
years, with "option to renew"
for a further 1 year.
Q: What is
a Diplomatic Clause?
Enables the tenant to terminate
the lease before the end of the
lease period. Tenants are
usually able to terminate the
lease after 12 months with 2-3
months' written notice to the
landlord, subject to
satisfactory documentary proof
of the occupant being
transferred or relocated from
Singapore to another country, or
cessation of employment.
Q. Is
there any furniture in a
standard room?
Partially furnished properties
usually come equipped with
air-conditioning, basic kitchen
appliances, washing machines or
dryer, lighting and drapery.
Fully furnished properties
include moveable furniture in
addition to the items listed
above. Incase, the tenant as
more furniture they will ask
more.
Q. What is
a Security Deposit
It
is normal for the landlord to
require a security deposit upon
signing of the Tenancy
Agreement. When the lease term
ends, this is refunded without
interest. However, the landlord
reserves the right to deduct
from the deposit all costs and
expenses arising from the tenant
breaching any of the covenants
in the contract. Typically, the
deposit will be one month value
for every one year term of
lease.
Q. Who
will pay for the Repairs &
Maintenance charges?
The
tenant is responsible for
maintaining the leased premises
in good order and, carry out
minor repairs at his own costs
(usually stated in the Tenancy
Agreement under a "minor
repairs" clause). Only major
repairs and maintenance would be
the landlord's responsibility.
Periodic aircon servicing works
will usually be under the charge
of tenants whereas major repair
works (with repair / replacement
of parts) will be undertaken by
the landlords.
Q. Who
will pay for the Utilities,
Telephone, Gas, TV ?
The
tenant has to apply to the Power
Supply Company for water,
electricity and gas supply (if
required), and to Vietnam
Telecom for the telephone line.
The installation setup and
monthly charges for such
services are under the tenant's
charge.
Q. How
do I apply for Power Supply,
home telephone line, TV cable?
Power Supply: the Landlord will
apply for you, in most of the
case it’s ready to use.
Home telephone line: You need to
have to sign up under company
name to have Stamp or you need
to deposit. Document needed:
original passport, employment
pass and the signed Tenancy
Agreement.
TV
license- Your landlord will do
for you but you have to pay for
the installation cost and
monthly charge to TV cable
provider. (Hanoi television,
Vietnam television, VTC cable..)
Q. We
have been told there are lots of
extra costs above a monthly
rental. What are they?
As with any costs, as long as
you are made aware of them
before hand, they are easier to
manage. It's the surprise ones
that catch people unaware.
Beyond the monthly rental you
will have to pay your utilities
bill (electricity, water etc.)
The water cost is low - on
average about $10 per month but
electricity can be shockingly
high! The average electricity
bill is S$100 to 200 per month
but remember this may be
substantially more if you live
in a larger house or use the
air-conditioning all the time.
You may also be responsible for
the regular servicing of your
air-conditioning units in your
home (this will be indicated in
your Tenancy Agreement). Other
possible bills include maid's
salary - from $100 upwards per
month. If you rent a house with
garden your extra costs will be
a Gardener, Pest Control… If you
choose to live in an apartment /
condominium the rental will
include cost of services such as
maintenance of facilities.
Should you
have any special request, please
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