Geylang Landlord Finds Condoms & Lubricants After Tenant Allegedly Used Unit For Prostitution
A landlord in Geylang was left with an unpleasant discovery after a tenant allegedly used a rented apartment for illegal prostitution activities, prompting complaints from neighbours and eventually a police report.
The tenant, a Singapore permanent resident in his 30s, reportedly vanished just a day after being informed that the landlord intended to inspect the property.
The incident came to light after residents noticed a steady stream of male visitors entering the apartment, with a woman frequently seen escorting them upstairs.
Neighbours Notice Unusual Stream Of Male Visitors
According to Shin Min Daily News, the apartment was located along Guillemard Road. The property had been rented to the PR tenant in early September through a real estate agent identified as 46-year-old Lim Yao Hui.
Lim said there was initially nothing unusual about the rental arrangement. However, around 10 days after the tenancy began, neighbours started reporting suspicious activity.
Residents allegedly noticed a woman regularly bringing men into the apartment. Most of the visitors were middle-aged, and the woman had to personally escort them upstairs because the building’s intercom system was faulty.
When questioned, the tenant denied that anything illegal was happening. He reportedly explained that the men were his colleagues attending meetings, while the woman was a part-time cleaner he had hired.
However, Lim found the explanation difficult to accept, particularly because the male visitors appeared to leave individually rather than together.
Without concrete evidence at the time, the landlord and agent decided to continue monitoring the situation.
Landlord Witnesses Woman Escorting Man Into Unit
Suspicion grew after another resident managed to record footage of a woman bringing a man into the apartment.
On September 30, Lim and the landlord reportedly witnessed a similar incident themselves.
Following the latest development, Lim contacted the tenant again to raise the neighbours’ complaints. He also informed him that an inspection of the property would take place on October 2.
Concerned about the situation and the tenant’s well-being, Lim decided to contact the police on the day of the planned inspection.
However, when they arrived at the apartment, they discovered that it was already empty.
The tenant had apparently disappeared after being informed about the intended inspection.
Condoms And Lubricants Left Behind
The discovery inside the apartment reportedly added to the landlord’s suspicions.
According to the report, the unit was littered with condoms and lubricants. Two mattresses in one of the rooms were also found covered in stains and had to be replaced.
A police report was subsequently lodged.
The landlord terminated the tenant’s one-year lease over suspicions that the property had been used for illegal prostitution activities.
The tenant’s rental deposit would also be forfeited, while he was required to return to collect his remaining personal belongings.
Lim said he had never encountered such a situation before, although some of his colleagues told him that similar incidents were not entirely uncommon in the rental market.
Landlords Urged To Watch Out For Suspicious Rental Behaviour
Reflecting on the incident, Lim reminded property owners to pay closer attention to prospective tenants and their behaviour during rental negotiations.
He highlighted several potential warning signs, including tenants who appear unusually eager to secure a unit without asking basic questions about the property.
Another possible red flag is insisting on paying both the rental amount and security deposit entirely in cash.
While these behaviours do not necessarily indicate illegal activities, landlords should exercise caution and conduct appropriate checks before handing over their properties.
The incident serves as a reminder that property owners may face unexpected problems when renting out their units, particularly when a property is allegedly used for activities beyond its intended residential purpose.