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HI Landlord,
wardrobe and kitchen cabinet door broken, do you mean the hinges is off or there are bump on the wood surface, all this can get the handyman to do. Your tenant should be responsible if it is really the hinges issue. if it is a hole or a dent on the wardrobe door or cabinet door, then they must have punch the doors isnt it?
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will advise you on what you can do.

Silvia Chua, ERA Read More

Dear landlord,

Have you physically went through these defects with the tenants? Certainly by words, we will be unable to advise you accurately if minor repair clause is applicable for these issues as if it is outright failure to maintain these items, tenant should be liable for full costs for repair or replacement. A good way to facilitate the moving out process will be to make an appointment to visit the premise with a contractor together, such that you are able to get a quote for the replacement or repair. Since your previous agent has left, it may get pretty tricky too to engage the tenant, however, if you are able to talk things out with the tenant to find out how exactly the damages had happened, it should be easier to be managed I suppose.

As to when to restart the marketing activities for rental, I must say that if unit is not in presentable conditions, there is no point in doing the marketing as it will just deter prospective tenants to take up your unit and instead encourage them to go for other units instead.

Let me know if you need any further assistance.

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Morning,

By the term of 'broken', did the hinges came off, the handles broke of the physical door being damaged? For losen taps, it can be easily fixed. As for the stain on the floor, you might need t know what causes the stain to form in the first place. As you are holding onto the security deposit, you might want to engage a contractor and work out the possible cost of repair and understand the term of wear and tear.

Do feel free to contact me for further discussion.

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Mike Lim
 96929209 
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ERA Read More

Hi, minor repair for wear and tear can be discuss with the tenant. Give and take, unless the tenant has been incorporate all the time. Just for reference, always reserve small part of the rental repair and touch up after tenancy.

As for the marketing of a new tenancy, I would suggest to wait till touch up the unit then start. If the location is good, you will able to tenant out easily after the touch up. The touch up may even help you fetch a good rental.

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best regards
CK Ang
 90463808 
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