Asked by Anonymous
Hi Guru,
I’m a landlord based overseas. I’ve rented out my hdb abt 4 mth ago for 1 yr lease, with option to renew for another yr. My agent told me he’ll handle all issues b4 contract is signed. However, not e case.
Lately, tenant did 1st regular Aircon servicing & AC leak after 2 days (my aircon has never leaked since the day it was installed - few years ago). Tenant got AC guy back to fix but as a result of the leakage + fixing, part of the wall paint peeled off.
According to AC guy, leakage was due to water pipe not inserted properly. The leakage was fixed but not wall.
AC guy got history of causing leakage and damage AC (according to their online review)
I contacted my agent and he insisted landlord is liable to repair the wall at own cost since AC leak after 4 months stay.
Qn:
1. What’s agent’s duty?
2. If tenant exercise option to extend, can I reject? Or can I change agent?
3. Who is liable for the wall repair?
4. At end of lease, if AC breakdown, what’s my right?Thx
I’m a landlord based overseas. I’ve rented out my hdb abt 4 mth ago for 1 yr lease, with option to renew for another yr. My agent told me he’ll handle all issues b4 contract is signed. However, not e case.
Lately, tenant did 1st regular Aircon servicing & AC leak after 2 days (my aircon has never leaked since the day it was installed - few years ago). Tenant got AC guy back to fix but as a result of the leakage + fixing, part of the wall paint peeled off.
According to AC guy, leakage was due to water pipe not inserted properly. The leakage was fixed but not wall.
AC guy got history of causing leakage and damage AC (according to their online review)
I contacted my agent and he insisted landlord is liable to repair the wall at own cost since AC leak after 4 months stay.
Qn:
1. What’s agent’s duty?
2. If tenant exercise option to extend, can I reject? Or can I change agent?
3. Who is liable for the wall repair?
4. At end of lease, if AC breakdown, what’s my right?Thx
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