Is it normal kind of landlord here?
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Just relocated for work and currently residing in a shared room with the landlord for a few weeks. However, I’ve noticed that the landlord in Singapore has quite a few stringent rules (bearing in mind the room isn’t cheap), or perhaps my landlord is just quite a Karen.
Rules include:
- No cooking allowed
- Laundry is limited to once per week
- Air conditioning is only permitted during sleep time
- All windows must be kept closed (despite having sunshade and protection from rain)
- No consumption of snacks in the room (like bread), although I maintain a clean space and don’t litter
- Air freshening the toilet after use (even though I promptly flush after every 💩 sounds)
- Switching off plugs, even when no devices are connected
Additionally, there’s the issue of her entering my room in my absence.
I think myself as a discipline guy but this seems too much. Really want to know the local views.
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Netizens’ comments
- Sadly, it is very common.
Best to try to find a place where the landlord isn’t staying with you. - I am also a landlord renting out one room in my flat. Unfortunately you just chose the shorter end of the stick.
My rules are pretty fair I guess? :
Don’t mess up or damage anything in my place. Or fix it / pay me to fix it.
Cooking, eating, etc. I have no restrictions as long as my tenant doesn’t cause ants or pests. Clean up after themselves.
Utilities I don’t really restrict too, but they will pay the difference if they cause an increase of more than what per pax is supposed to cost. (hdb averages). Same goes for laundry. - Landlord has no right to enter the room with ur permission and reasons. That’s in standard Tenancy Agreement. Check yours.