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There are covenants to be fulfilled by tenant and landlord in a rental agreement, failure to do so, the suffering party may claim against the other party. There is no unilateral decision on how much to claim and in the event there is a dispute on how they should settle the compensation, then they should claim through appropriate legal channels. Read More

In Singapore, the return of the security deposit typically depends on the condition of the property compared to its initial state at the start of the tenancy, excluding fair wear and tear. If the landlord believes the property is not in an acceptable condition due to cleanliness issues, they might withhold part or all of the security deposit to cover cleaning expenses.

However, this should be justified and documented properly by the landlord. Disputes about the return of the deposit and any additional rental charges should be settled amicably between the landlord and the tenant, preferably through discussion or mediation. Read More