### 1. Regulatory & Eligibility Checks
* **HDB Flats:**
* 3-room flats can rent out **1 bedroom**; 4-room and larger flats can rent out up to **2 bedrooms**.
* The flat owner **must continue to reside** in the flat. Lockout tenancies are illegal.
* Maximum 6 occupants per unit. Minimum lease is **6 months**. Register tenants on **My HDBPage** within 7 days of lease start.
* **Private Condos:** Minimum lease is **3 consecutive months** (max 6 unrelated occupants).
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### 2. Pricing & House Rules
* **Market Benchmarks:** Common rooms rent for **S$800–S$1,200/mo**; master rooms fetch **S$1,300–S$1,800/mo** (condo rooms: **S$1,400–S$2,500/mo**).
* **Define Terms Upfront:** Clarify utility/Wi-Fi coverage, air-con servicing obligations (quarterly), cooking rules (light vs. heavy), and visitor guidelines.
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### 3. Staging & Marketing
* Furnish with bed, mattress, wardrobe, study table, and curtains. Declutter and capture well-lit, wide-angle photos.
* Market via property portals (through an appointed agent) or direct platforms (Carousell, Facebook rental groups).
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### 4. Vetting, Paperwork & Stamping
1. **Due Diligence:** Verify original NRIC or work/student passes (MOM/ICA check) with at least 6 months validity.
2. **Standard Agreement:** Execute the standard **CEA Tenancy Agreement template** with an attached inventory list and condition photos.
3. **Deposits & e-Stamping:** Collect 1 month security deposit (for a 1-year lease) plus 1 month advance rent. E-stamp the TA via **IRAS** within 14 days of signing.
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Gan Eng Joo Onassis 颜荣裕, REALTOR®
MSc BIT (Middlesex, England, United Kingdom); BBA (South Australia)
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