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Hi, may I seek some advice on how to handle this situation? My tenant often leaves the ceiling fan switched on when she leaves the house for work in the morning. I can even feel the wind coming through the door gap. As stated in the tenancy agreement, all electrical appliances should be switched off before leaving the house. I’m concerned about safety, especially the risk of overheating or fire since I won’t be at home the whole day. Appreciate any advice on how best to address this. Thank you.
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Good day to you.

I trust you've secured the tenancy agreement (TA) from your servicing agent while arranging for your current tenant. Therefore, they should be your primary point of contact for inquiries.

As a third party, I have some questions that I’d like to clarify:

a) Modern ceiling fans use DC motors, which significantly reduce the risk of fire, and they typically cost around $5 to $7 in electricity each month if they're running all the time.
b) Is the room well-ventilated and inviting? Or is the tenant drying their clothes indoors due to limited space to hang laundry in the kitchen?
c) Have you ever reached out to your tenant to share your thoughts?

Keep in mind that the guideline regarding turning off appliances when not in use primarily applies to non-essential devices. Ventilation fans, however, are considered essential based on how they are utilized.

So, it’s important to communicate and understand the reasoning behind these issues. Perhaps consider solutions like installing a WiFi smart switch for the fan.

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