Asked by Anonymous
Hi, I am an expat tenant, and am having a dispute with my former landlord about the return of my deposit.
I am considering taking the case to the SCT.
Upon further investigation I have come to the understanding that stamp duty was/is payable (typically by the tenant,) on rental transactions despite there being no mention of it in the signed contract issued by the landlord. Furthermore I understand that paid stamp duty is a pre-requisite for the SCT to hear a case.
Finally, I am also unaware whether the landlord registered me as a tenant for the course of the lease period 1+ years ago.
What are my options if I want to escalate the matter but had not been notified about obligations re: stamp duty and now by all appearances (assuming that the landlord didn't settle the tax) am liable to pay a penalty?
Can I also take the case to the SCT if I was not registered by a tenant by the landlord?
(This is a HDB residential property).
I am considering taking the case to the SCT.
Upon further investigation I have come to the understanding that stamp duty was/is payable (typically by the tenant,) on rental transactions despite there being no mention of it in the signed contract issued by the landlord. Furthermore I understand that paid stamp duty is a pre-requisite for the SCT to hear a case.
Finally, I am also unaware whether the landlord registered me as a tenant for the course of the lease period 1+ years ago.
What are my options if I want to escalate the matter but had not been notified about obligations re: stamp duty and now by all appearances (assuming that the landlord didn't settle the tax) am liable to pay a penalty?
Can I also take the case to the SCT if I was not registered by a tenant by the landlord?
(This is a HDB residential property).
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