Hi, there isn't a fixed or prescribed “market rate” of $300 for the Minor Repairs Clause in Singapore.
The amount is a negotiated term between landlord and tenant. $300 is certainly seen in some tenancy agreements today, but $200–$250 is also still used, depending on the type, age, condition and furnishings of the property. I have handled $500 to $800 minor repair clause too.
Even the CEA tenancy agreement template does not prescribe a particular amount — it leaves the threshold for both parties to agree upon.
Since this is a renewal and your existing Minor Repairs Clause is $250, the proposed increase to $300 should therefore be viewed as a change to the tenancy terms rather than something that has to be increased because $300 is now an official or mandatory market standard.
You can certainly negotiate to retain the existing $250 threshold, especially if there have been no issues during your tenancy that would justify changing the arrangement.
Hope this clarifies!
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