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I rented a whole unit and my landlord has a history of not returning deposit to the previous tenant. According to the previous tenant, he used various reasons such as furniture was damaged and house was in bad condition (which is not very true based on my observation) and refused to answer calls and messages from the previous tenant. How do I avoid such situation from happening to me as next month will be my last month renting the unit?
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Dear sir/madam,

If there is any disputes in the forfeiture, you may file a small claim against the landlord should amount of deposit is less than $20,000.

https://www.statecourts.gov.sg/CJTS/#!/prefilingAssessment

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So far you only hear stories from 3rd parties. It seems you have not contacted him yet.

The best is to ask him nicely.
Is there are any deductions you need to take note of when the deposit is returned at the end of tenancy? And if so, request for him to list it now.
Whatever the answer is, clarify with him in an amicable fashion. Hope it works out for you!

- Hakim Realtor
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