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Sure, I can give more info on that 20mins session. Sct is providing 20mins free consultation on any legal topics. 1. No online booking 2. You need to visit the court by morning around 8:30 and take a token for free consultation. You will get this right at the lobby reception 3. Only limited counsell...

Hopefully it will. And I would be glad to assist anyone in 1-1 if required. I had gone through the entire cycle end to end and explore all the possibilities. Have spoken with 10+ lawyers/firms before finalising one to help me with. I know the pain I had gone through. Would be happy to share my exper...

Would like to update this thread on how this got settled. 1. I had come across a really good lawyer firm IRB. They gave free consultation first and asked me to proceed in certain ways to resolve this amicably with the LL. They don't want to get hired for giving these tips. Since LL didn't agree, I h...

Hello, we are a family of 4 SPR holders with 2 boys. They both are studying in an international school. We are from India, M42 in Singapore since 2010 and F40 in Singapore since 2009. We are thinking of applying for citizenship. We got our PR in 2020. I am working in an global bank and my wife is pa...

My son is in Grade 5 currently, in an international school. He is Nov-2013 born. If he were in local school, he would be taking PSLE this year and joining Sec 1 next year. He is a Singapore PR. What are all his options now for getting into Secondary School? About DSA route: he is not into any extra ...

I don't know how you can just "terminate" your contract, but go ahead if you think that's correct (and been advised so). I don't know the case law here. I think most landlords would be happy to be made whole (economically) and the difference in rent would reflect the "loss." Still, I don't think te...

Latest on this: had consultations with 2 different lawyers to know w"what is within the rights of landlord". All their response was that they can't demand the remaining rent, however their advice is that I need to take this legally and I can't take this anymore on my own. As mentioned before, I real...

No, they didn't mention any now. Earlier they mentioned they are concerned about finding a new tenant for same rent. Our new proposal was to find a new tenant for same or more rent, on our own costs. They rejected that as well. So now there are only 2 options. Either face it legally or fulfill the t...

Landlord confirmed they are not open for any negotiation (including finding a new tenant) and sticking to their demand of rental amount for remaining tenancy period ($58K).

Thanks Pal . I have just realised something else. Landlord claim here is $58K. This means, this is above SCT limit to handle and this could be a straight fit for court. This is based on my little knowledge that I have got in past few days. I could be wrong. If this is correct, it is going to be heft...

Thanks both. I am going to make this as my proposal tomorrow morning as first thing. Jus trying to avoid late night conversation with them, it takes a heavy toll on our stress. Meantime, my agent is suggesting to face this legally if LL is not agreeing for this new proposal (initially he was advisin...

Thanks for your response. Owner declined our proposal to forfeit security deposit. Rather they stick to their initial demand of rent for remaining 14 months (58K) and asking to confirm by Thursday. Otherwise they will be suing - as per their message.

Thanks and regards.

We have been staying in our current place for 7+ years now. Last rental renewal happened in Aug last year for a 2 year contract. We had intentions to buy a new house in 2025. The agent was positive about early termination provided we give enough notice, mainly due to the fact that we are staying for...