Asked by Gary Quek
Hi Gurus,
We rented a 2 bed room apartment, during the end of rental handover, LL found that 1 of the toilet ventilator is not working that we rarely used so we didn’t notice it at all. He expect us to pay in full for repairs. Is it fair? There is a clause in the rental agreement that states
Minor repairs
To replace electric light bulbs and tubes and be responsible for all minor repairs and replacement of parts and other expendable items at its own expense up to Singapore Dollars HUNDRED AND FIFTY (S$150) per item per incident. In the event such expenditure exceeds (S$150), the Tenant shall bear the first (S$150) and any excess thereof shall be borne by the Landlord. For repairs above (S$150), Landlord’s approval must be obtained prior to such repair and the Landlord reserve the right to engage his contractor. This clause shall not apply if the repairs or replacements are due to any willful act or default or neglect of the Tenant or its servants, occupants or visitors. For avoidance of doubt this clause does not apply to any expenses incurred by the Landlord in repair and replacement of parts mentioned in clause 3(c) ( air-con) of this Agreement, save for the provisos of the said clause. This clause will take effect after THIRTY (30) days from commencement of the Lease.
Does ventilator fall under fair wear and tear?
We rented a 2 bed room apartment, during the end of rental handover, LL found that 1 of the toilet ventilator is not working that we rarely used so we didn’t notice it at all. He expect us to pay in full for repairs. Is it fair? There is a clause in the rental agreement that states
Minor repairs
To replace electric light bulbs and tubes and be responsible for all minor repairs and replacement of parts and other expendable items at its own expense up to Singapore Dollars HUNDRED AND FIFTY (S$150) per item per incident. In the event such expenditure exceeds (S$150), the Tenant shall bear the first (S$150) and any excess thereof shall be borne by the Landlord. For repairs above (S$150), Landlord’s approval must be obtained prior to such repair and the Landlord reserve the right to engage his contractor. This clause shall not apply if the repairs or replacements are due to any willful act or default or neglect of the Tenant or its servants, occupants or visitors. For avoidance of doubt this clause does not apply to any expenses incurred by the Landlord in repair and replacement of parts mentioned in clause 3(c) ( air-con) of this Agreement, save for the provisos of the said clause. This clause will take effect after THIRTY (30) days from commencement of the Lease.
Does ventilator fall under fair wear and tear?
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