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Since your nephew has the keys to your unit, what stops you from designating him as the Power of Attorney? If that's not an option, we can arrange for the Tenancy Agreement to be signed electronically through DocuSign or AdobeSign. However, you must have either completed the Minimum Occupation Period or obtained written permission from HDB to rent out the entire unit before the MOP is fulfilled. Please reach out to me if you wish to move forward.

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You are able to rent out your HDB without a POA appointed however, perhaps I can explain better why it could be a good option to have a Power of Attorney appointed.

### 1. **Tenancy Agreement Signing**

* **Without POA**:
You must personally sign the tenancy agreement (TA). That means either:

* Printing and couriering the TA back and forth between the US and Singapore, or
* Using digital signing — but some tenants, agents, or even banks (if tenant needs to register address) may still insist on a wet ink signature.

* **With POA**:
Your nephew (or whoever you appoint) can sign on your behalf in Singapore immediately — no courier delays, no tenant worries about “landlord not present.”

### 2. **HDB Application Submission**

* **Without POA**:
Only you can log in with Singpass to submit the rental application to HDB. This means you’ll always need to be involved online.

* **With POA**:
Your attorney can submit the HDB application and declarations on your behalf, freeing you from having to log in at odd hours due to US–SG time zone difference.

### 3. **Handling Tenant & Property Matters**

* **Without POA**:
If issues arise (e.g. tenant requests extension, renewal, or HDB queries additional documents), you must personally handle all approvals. Your nephew can help with keys and inspections, but legally he has no standing to represent you.

* **With POA**:
Your nephew/agent can respond directly, negotiate lease renewals, and submit updated paperwork without needing to bother you each time.

### 4. **Future-Proofing**

* **Without POA**:
Every renewal or change (like adding/removing occupiers, or if you want to terminate early) requires you to be involved again.

* **With POA**:
Your appointed attorney can handle all future tenancy renewals, variations, and even other property-related matters (e.g. utilities, sale later on).

### ⚖️ **Why many overseas landlords choose POA**

It comes down to **convenience, flexibility, and tenant confidence**. Tenants generally prefer dealing with someone in Singapore who can legally sign and act quickly — it avoids delays, back-and-forth couriering, and timezone challenges. Read More

Hi

I assume your MOP of 5 years are fulfilled. For HDB rentals to be approved by HDB, you will need a legal Power of Attorney to be done up. It is one of the documents required for rental approval. So you have to appoint someone in Singapore as your POA.

You can engage a law firm in Singapore to draft up a POA for you, and they can share more on the next steps. If I am not wrong, they will courier to you the documents to go to the Embassy in US for it to be notarized.

If you need a law firm contact can let me know.

Thanks
Ivan
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Hi,

I would be most glad to assist you further and pls feel free to let me know if you need any assistance. Have a good day ahead. By the way, can your nephew be the POA then?

Regards
Aaron Chong
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I would be glad to assist you.
Feel free to contact me at wa.me/6597100155
Hope to hear from you soon.
Pei Mobile: (65) 9 7 1 0 0 1 5 5.
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Hi,

With the technology today, you do not really need a POA for renting out your HDB flat. The Tenancy Agreement can be signed electronically, and I will be able to assist you in doing the e-stamping as well.

I am experienced and well-versed in both HDB and private transactions. I will be able to assist you in your property plans. Please get in touch with me for a more in-depth discussion.

Should you need require further assistance in matters relating to property, please contact me at my mobile +65 97 48 63 05. I will be happy to assess and share with you the possibilities for you in the current market.

Thank you.

Best regards,
Robbie Chen
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Was residing in the US as well and am very familiar with a situation like yours. Feel free to reach out and I can help.

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Hi, I’m Aren Goh from PropNex.

You can rent out your HDB even if you’re overseas, but there are a few important points:
1. HDB Approval – HDB requires owners to submit the Tenancy Approval application. This can be done online through HDB’s portal.
2. Power of Attorney (POA) – Since you’re overseas, having a POA makes the process smoother. Without one, you may still submit applications online yourself, but signing the tenancy agreement and collecting keys may require someone in Singapore to act on your behalf.
3. Nephew Holding Keys – Your nephew can assist physically, but legally, he cannot sign documents on your behalf unless you provide him with a POA.
4. Alternative – You can engage a licensed property agent in Singapore to handle everything for you, including HDB approvals, drafting the tenancy agreement, collecting keys, and managing the rental process.

If you want, I can guide you on a fully remote way to rent out your flat without coming back, using a property agent to handle everything. You can WhatsApp me at 9657 6701  for help. Read More

HDB Rental for Overseas Owners

Your 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) must be fulfilled.

HDB requires a legal Power of Attorney (POA) for rental approval if the owner is overseas.

You must appoint someone in Singapore as your POA to handle the rental process.

Example: I assisted an owner of a Choa Chu Kang 4-room flat residing in the UK to rent out their unit last year using a POA.

Feel free to contact me if you need assistance with setting this up.
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