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I'm a landlord and has signed a 2 years contract to rent out my 1 room condo and have paid 1 month agent fee to my property agent. However the tenant has to move back to his country so, he given 2 months notice after completed the 1st year. From what I understand, I should let the agent to find the new tenant for replacement or to get back the agent fee as pro-rated. However, I’m not so sure how long I will need to give to the current agent to find the new tenant as he may take his time to find the replacement. And this mean, my room may be vacant for a while (with no rental income). When should I be able to engage another agent to find the new tenant for me? If I get the tenant from another agent, will I still be able to get the agent fee back from my current agent?
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Steven Wang
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I believe in such a case, you can deduct the pro rated agent fee from the tenant's deposit. Such a case of 'break lease' agents should not be faulted as well. As an agent, he would have paid income tax for the 'fee' that you paid him a year ago. if you claim it back from him, can he claim back from IRAS ? no way. so deduct from the tenant's deposit. Read More
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CK Ang
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Hi, you can deduct the pro-rated agent fee from the security deposit. You can start engaging agent to look for new tenant. Even you have exclusive with you previous agent, that is already the past. You are open to look for a new agent to assist you. But your agent should be familiar with your unit. I am reachable at my mobile or email. CK Ang 9046 3808  res.ckang@gmail.com Vestor Realty Read More
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Jolyn Tan
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Dear Owner. Typically, the agent's commission on the unfulfilled term of the lease will be refunded back to the landlord on a pro-rata basis via a deduction from the security deposit. Hope this addresses your query. On a separate note, I will be glad to help find a tenant for your property. Appreciate if you can provide more details. Regards, Jolyn Tan (Dennis Wee Realty Pte Ltd). Mobile : +65-90118028  ; email : jntan1@yahoo.com.sg Read More
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