Asked by Anonymous
A final question. As a former accountant, we were required by our professional body to follow their code of ethics and behaviour. If we did something unethical, we could lose our licence. I believe agents also have some sort of ethics code (CEPCC) here in Singapore. So, my question is the ambit of that code. In a leasing situation, generally speaking, as a tenant, our only contact is with the agent. Is there any duty of care to the tenant during the lease period or is it only to the owner? Unlike many countries, there are no regulatory protections for either the tenant or landlord, and it comes back to contractual terms. So, when it comes to professional behaviour, are there any ethical considerations for the tenants they acquire or is it just to the contracting party?
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