新加坡租房发生纠纷？如何DIY去新加坡小额法庭解决租房纠纷(英文版)

What Kind of Damages Can Landlords Claim Through the Small Claims Tribunals? As a landlord, you won’t be able to claim for damages caused by wear and tear.

Let’s say there are some scratches on the main door due to wear and tear. You won’t be able to ask your tenant to provide compensation to replace it, especially if the tenancy agreement has the Fair Wear and Tear clause.

Under this clause, it’s acceptable that the items in the property are not in the same condition as at the start of the tenancy period.

However, if the damages are caused by reckless acts and you and your tenant cannot reach an agreement to cover the damages, you can file a claim through the SCT.

It’s recommended that you take photos of the property, including furniture and fixtures, at relevant points of the tenancy period. Should a dispute arise, these pictures can be used as evidence to prove your case at the SCT.

Expanded Jurisdiction for the Small Claims Tribunals

Claim limit: The SCT can tackle claims of up to $20,000, and can also go up to $30,000 if both parties consent in writing.

Limitation period: The duration to make a claim is 2 years. This gives you and the other party more time to settle your disputes amicably and file the claim if needed.

Unfair Practice Hire-Purchase Claims: Claims under a hire-purchase agreement (payment through instalments) can be heard at the SCT.

Powers to Direct Parties to Attend Mediation: The registrar or tribunal can order parties to attend mandatory mediation at the Community Mediation Centre, or before any person.

Powers of the District Court to Send SCT Cases for Rehearing: A district court can send a case back to the tribunal for reconsideration, or order a rehearing by a different tribunal under certain circumstances.

Additional Reliefs: The SCT may order a tenant who has not paid rent, apart from the outstanding rent, to vacate the property.

Types of Disputes You Can File under the Small Claims Tribunals as a Tenant or a Landlord Below listed are the disputes that are commonly found between a tenant and a landlord. For the full list, you may find them here.

Purchase of goods

Provision of services

Damage to property

Disputes over the tenancy lease of residential property not exceeding 2 years

If you are unsure if your claim is within the jurisdiction of the Tribunals, you can take a pre-filling assessment here.

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