In a bizarre rental arrangement that’s raising eyebrows online, a young woman in Jurong West claims her landlord has imposed strict ‘moral’ rules — forbidding her from having a boyfriend and demanding she return home before 10PM. The incident, which surfaced on social media, has sparked outrage among netizens, many questioning whether this is a rental agreement or a controlling relationship. Here’s more on the story that’s blurring the lines between landlord and parental figure.
The incident
Translated:
Eh hello uncle, you’re the landlord or her father? Or just some jealous old man with control issues? She renting a room from you, not her entire freedom leh. Who she date and what time she come back—how is that your business?
You rent out your place, people pay you money, full stop. This is not a moral camp or religious retreat ok. She got boyfriend, no boyfriend, want to date, don’t want to date—that’s her private life. You want to control all these, next time put in your rental ad: “No love, no fun, no freedom.”
Come back before 10pm? Wah, Cinderella ah? What happens after 10pm? You turn into monster is it? Or you cannot sleep unless everyone report in like army camp?
Let’s be real—you’re not protecting her, you’re just being controlling. Maybe you jealous she got someone and you don’t. Maybe you lonely. I don’t know. But this is not the way la uncle. This is how you chase away good tenants.
People nowadays got choices. You think only you got room to rent? You pull this nonsense, people just pack and go. Then your room empty, you talk to walls lor. Don’t blame others for not respecting your ‘house rules’ when your rules macam medieval prison.
Want to control so much? Go buy a dog lah. At least dogs don’t question you when you say “come back before 10.”
Seriously uncle, stop acting like a rejected father figure. Be a landlord, not a gatekeeper of someone’s personal life. It’s 2025 already—grow up.
Conclusion
While landlords have the right to set reasonable house rules, this case in Jurong West raises questions about overstepping personal boundaries. Tenants, after all, are paying for space — not surveillance or moral policing. As rental demand rises in urban areas, maintaining a respectful balance between landlords and tenants is more important than ever. Whether this was a case of outdated values or personal insecurity, one thing is clear — privacy and mutual respect must remain at the heart of any rental arrangement.