A tenant was subletting the unit to 11 people to cover the rental. Lady talking is the property agent who tries to educate the tenant that it is illegal to do so.
They were already caught by the HDB once and when ever an officer comes to visit they will quickly leave like scattered ants and return after the officer leaves.
Illegal subletting is a serious problem in Singapore as it can lead to overcrowding and other social problems. It is also a drain on public resources as HDB flats are meant for Singaporeans who cannot afford private housing.
HDB flats are in high demand and there is a long waiting list for them. However, there are some Singaporeans who are willing to risk breaking the law by subletting their flats illegally.
Illegal subletting often leads to overcrowding as the flat is being used by more people than it is meant for. This can cause problems such as noise pollution and hygiene issues.
It is illegal to sublet an HDB flat without the approval of the HDB. Offenders can be fined up to $5000 and/or jailed for up to 3 years.
Here are what netizens think:
- better take action now rather than later n owner have to answer it too…smart alec tenant…
- Just report them to police, evict them and confiscate the deposit.
- police don’t care if no crime is committed leh….this one is private treaty…..
- Kudos to the Malay Lady who spoke fluent Mandarin
Credit: ina_sultan