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Rooms For Rent CURRENCY CONVERTER
Rooms in private apartments, landed houses and public housing flats (HDB) are available for rent in Singapore.
However, foreigners wishing to rent such rooms are to take note of the following:
1. Owners of property need to see your employment pass, work permit or student pass before they will rent out their rooms. The laws in Singapore are very strict with regard to harbouring of illegal immigrants. Owners of flats, apartments or landed houses face mandatory jail and caning for not instituting proper checks on immigration status of foreigners renting rooms from them. In the case of public Housing Board (HDB) flats, such flats are confiscated. See article.
2. Some owners may not allow cooking to be carried out. But, generally, the rooms are rented out with the following:
a. access to bathroom/toilet
b. access to common areas in the premises, such as living room, kitchen and dining areas
c. access to utilities, such as water and electricity (included in rent)
d. access to the television set in the living room
e. access to laundry facilities, such as washing machine (self-wash)
f. access into the premises up to midnight (Some owners do not like their tenants to come home late - clarify this point before you commit)
g. rooms are lockable - but owner usually keeps a spare set of keys
3. A deposit of one month's rent is payable upfront, together with the first month's rent
4. One month's notice is usually required from owner and tenant to terminate the arrangement
5. Usually, there is no written agreement
6. If the advertiser is a real estate agent, and shows you the place, you will have to pay him/her a commission equivalent to one month's rent. To reduce cost, respond to ads from owners only
7. Try to make sure the person you meet is authorised to rent out the room to you. There have been cases in which dubious characters have got away with accepting cash deposits from would-be tenants and it was later found out that these characters were not the owners of the premises. Such characters would usually rent the premises from the real owner and pay by using a post-dated cheque. Within the next two days before the cheque is cleared, they place ads in the papers to rent out the premises, then collect cash deposits from unsuspecting would-be tenants and disappear.
So politely check out the owner's status by asking him/her for a current utilities (PUB) account statement or property tax bill and his/her identity card (NRIC). Match the name on the statement with the name on the identity card. Every Singaporean carries an identity card. The utilities and Property tax statements will usually show the owner's name
8. If you rent a room in an HDB flat, bear in mind that such flats are located in the heartlands. You may not see any expatriate for miles. You will only get to meet Singaporeans and perhaps some workers from neighbouring countries, such as Malaysia and China. Also, the neighbourhood food centres offer mainly local fare. Western food may be available at some coffeeshops or food centres
9. Welcome to Singapore. Please enjoy your stay here.
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Landlord fined for peeping at tenant while she was bathing A teenaged student who was having a shower had a shock when she realised that her landlord was watching her by using a mirror he held over the bathroom door. The man, LAU Bak Lim, 37, had stood on a chair outside the bathroom and slipped the mirror through the gap between the top of the door and the ceiling. LAU, who pleaded guilty to a charge of intending to insult the modesty of his tenant, was fined S$2000 by a magistrate court on Friday 27 Oct 2000. |
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Couple cheated prospective tenants of deposits A couple raked in almost S$40,000 by collecting deposits for rooms they never intended to rent out. They cheated 47 people over three months by running newspaper advertisements for rooms in their rented flat, showing them to prospective tenants and demanding a deposit for holding the rooms. PHAN Quee Yew, 49, and his 39-year-old live-in girlfriend, who has also been charged, then skipped town with the deposits, which ranged from S$300 to S$2700. A district court this week sentenced PHAN to three years in jail after he pleaded guilty to 10 counts of cheating. (Straits Times 24 Nov 2000) |
Landlady jailed for harbouring illegal immigrants A retired widow was jailed on 27 Nov 2000 for harbouring illegal immigrants. Paridah Sanip, 63, a former civil servant, was sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to renting rooms in her home to two Indonesian women who had overstayed their social visit passes. (Straits Times 28 Nov 2000) |
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Conman jailed for cheating A man conned three people into giving him a total of S41,600 by pretending he would rent out his flat to them. Zakaria Juki, 39, never intended to rent anyone the flat. It wasn't even his to rent out. The cheat used it to collect rent deposits from would-be tenants. On 2 Jan 2001, he was jailed for two years after he admitted cheating his victims and committing a criminal breach of trust. (Straits Times 3 Jan 2001) |
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Landlord jailed for harbouring illegal immigrant A man was jailed on 6 Apr 2001 for seven months after he admitted to harbouring a Chinese illegal immigrant at his Clementi flat in February 2001. CHEW Seng Heng, 36, had agreed to rent a room to HE Yi Min, 32, at S$120 a month. The court heard that HE had shown Chew a photocopy of his work permit. But CHEW did not verify the potential tenant's entry status, nor did he take due care and diligence before allowing HE to stay in his flat. The maximum penalty for harbouring or employing immigration offenders is two years' jail and a S$6,000 fine. (Straits Times 7 Apr 2001) |
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A 72-year-old woman rented out her house in Joo Chiat to Chinese immigration offenders, charging them between S$130 and S$150 a month. TAN Siew Yoke was sentenced to six months' jail yesterday. (Straits Times 24 May 2001) |
| A man allowed an an immigration offender to stay in his flat at Blk 113 Tao Ching Road in Jurong in August 2000. Yesterday TAN Chuan Tin, 50, was jailed for seven months for harbouring LI Jianhua, 37, an overstayer. (Straits Times 30 May 2001) |
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Rooms For Rent (as at 24 Sep 2001) CURRENCY CONVERTER
| Location |
Description |
S$/mth | Contact |
| Upper Thomson Plaza | common room Foreign students/ ladies only | 330 | owner 93687837 |
| District 13 Pipit Rd | 1 common room f/furn Female only | - | No agts pl. 98439863 |
| 5 mins Novena Sq/ MRT condo | common room f/furn Lady only | 750 | No agts 98205563 |
| Telok Blangah | 2 common rooms f/furn Foreigners welcome | - | Rani 2752267 |
| Novena MRT | f/furn aircon room | - | 98757219 |
| Opposite Great World City | aircon room No owner Immediate high floor | - | 98022773 |
| Eunos Terrace | common room f/furn aircon Laundry svc No cooking | 550 - 650 | Mrs Tan 96300686 |
| Sengkang | 1 room for ladies only Aircon f/furn Can cook Immediate | - | 96026408 |
| Opposite Sengkang MRT | 2 common rooms aircon Furn/unfurn For ladies only | - | CP-PN 95703636 |
| Near Somerset MRT | common room f/furn lady only | 580 | No agts pl. 97466772 |
| Near Marsiling MRT | 1 aircon common room f/furn | - | 98578965 |
| Blk 190 Pasir Ris | 2 rooms Furn Aircon Can cook Immediate | - | Princely 90261230 93100173 |
| FLAT
IN CHAI CHEE FOR RENT Flat
is located next to Bedok MRT and Bedok Interchange. |
One room will be locked for the owner while 2 rooms (one of which is the master) will be let out. The flat is on a lift-landing and comes furnished with wardrobes, stove and oven, heater, t.v., bed-frames. Newly painted with new lightings installed. Owner looking for Professionals who are working in Singapore legally. Interested parties, |
- | please e-mail chey4299@yahoo.com.sg for more details. |
| HOLLAND VILLAGE. Opp. Holland Shopping Centre |
Common room Fully
furnished with aircon, close to MRT and amenities. For Chinese Ladies or lady students from NUS only. Twin Sharing encouraged. |
- | Owner. No agents. Pls contact Leong Heng at Pg 92008281 |
| PASIR RIS |
Common room, newly
renovated. Fully furnished with aircon, close to amenities, Shopping centre, quiet. May cook. For Chinese ladies only (Stewardess or Nurses preferred) Twin Sharing encouraged. |
- | Owner. No agents. Pls contact Leong Heng at Pg 92008281 |
| F/FURN
CONDO NEXT TO ALJUNIED MRT (Central Grove)- a mere 2 min walk. 10 mins to Raffles, City Hall, Tjg Pagar etc. Another 10 miins to the beach and other great locations. Not too far from work, and not too far from fun. |
I need a housemate
urgently. It's a furnished common room with a/c. Full condo facilities. Just next door to great eateries and grocery marts. The condo will be shared with a chinese couple (the guy is a CTO) and another young chinese male (PR). They are tolerant, clean and responsible. |
His/her budget should be 650/month. |
Please email alvin@liquidblade.com
with your hp no for more details ASAP! |
| GEYLANG
(NEAR KALLANG MRT) Less
than 2km from CBD and approximately 10 minutes walk to the MRT. |
Two cosy rooms with
attached bathroom for rental. Well furnished with aircon and television Available for both Short and Long Term lease. House keeping services can be arranged at minimal cost. |
650 - 850 |
For viewing, please contact Alan at mobile:(65)98501082 or email: |
| TAMPINES STREET BLK 440 #08-193 Very near amenities | 1 common aircon room Female only No smoking | - | Tel: 90285740 E-mail: edwintkh@ mbox3.singnet.com.sg |
| REGENT HGTS CONDOMINIUM Open to all races. 5+ Mins Walk to MRT, | Brand New F/furn big c/room, freedom to cook, no curfew, ready phone line socket / SCV, can laundry anytime, no owner (overseas) Free Usage: layered swimming pool (kids/adult), Gym (indr/outdr), Steam Bath, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Karoake, Multi Purpose Room, Barbeque Pit, Playground, Tennis Court, Golf Range, Basketball Court, Free Car Park | 800 (including facilities cost). AGENT FEE: 300 (neg) | Carol @ (65) 9641-1495 or drop an email carouselc@hotmail.com |
| JURONG POINT |
Single common room for rental Preferably for male professionals. No cooking is allowed. |
350 | Interested parties please contact the following No. 90680288. |
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SERANGOON NORTH AVE 4 |
Room for rent f/furn with aircon Preferably for students as laundry & meals can be provided. | - | Doris YAP Mobile: 98481369 |
| PASIR RIS DRIVE 6, BLK 450. |
One common room p/furn Available for rent immediately. Can cook and near amenities. Ladies only. |
320 |
Call owner 94561446/92601757. |
| LESHAN GARDEN EXECUTIVE APARTMENT Geylang Near Kallang MRT (City Proper) | F/furn big master room (with attached bathroom) - Less than <1 yr - furniture is brand new even the aircons in the bed rooms. (with warranty) - freedom to cook - no curfew - with SCV connection - ready phone line socket - can laundry anytime - no owner (overseas) | Asking Fee: S$800.00 - AGENT FEE: S$200.00 Only | For more queries, please call me at my mobile. Available to move in immediately. Carol # (65)96411495 |
| SUMMERDALE
CONDOMINIUM
5 mins walk to Lakeside MRT (two station away from Bukit Batok) Travel time @ AM from Lakeside to Redhill MRT (about 20mins) - |
1 F/furn common room - Less than <1 yr - furniture is brand new even the aircons in the bed rooms. (with warranty) - freedom to cook - no curfew - with SCV connection - ready phone line socket - can laundry anytime - no owner (overseas) - room overlooking at the swimming pool and all the facilities mentioned below. - Airconditioned Living Room FACILITIES: Free Usage - swimming pool (kids/adult) - Gym (indoor/outdoor) - Steam Bath - Sauna - Jacuzzi - Karoake - Multi Purpose Room - Barbeque Pit - Playground - Tennis Court - Free Car Park | Asking Fee: S$800.00/month Agent Fee: S$200.00 only | Please call Carol @ 96411495 |
| NEAR HOLLAND VILLAGE | Indian expat professional looking for flatmate to share sunny 3 bedroom fully furnished flat with pool, gym etc.. Am non smoker, good cook, love cricket and movies. | 1,000 | Contact Srinath at masrinath@hotmail.com or call 3303859 |
| NORMANTON PARK (Close to Science Park 1) | Indian Expat looking for professional flatmate (no couple, please) to share scenic flat in private condo. Brand new, high floor, great view. Fully Furnished including cable TV, with tennis courts, swimming pools, gymnasium Room has a double bed, loads of storage space, phone and Internet connection points. | Rent per month plus shared utilities. | Contact me george_rajesh@gmx.net |
| JURONG WEST ST. 41 Near Lakeside MRT (10 min. walk) and near amenities F/bus stop in front of blk | Common room High floor Corner Chinese (max. 2) girls only. No cooking No visitor Clean & tidy |
400 - best offer
1 girl - 300 |
Page 92811759 |
| 5-ROOM HDB APT | Room for rent. F/furn Aircon, Washing machine, Microwave oven, Male/Female, English speaking, Single professional, Malaysians, Airline crew members are also welcome. Available immediately | 390 only | Owner 96250677 |
| WOODLANDS
5 mins walk to Admiralty MRT |
Fully Furnished with Aircon. High Flat. Quiet environment. Female preferred. Young Couple welcome. Privacy Ensured | 450 neg. | junesnow@pacific.net.sg |
| FERNHILL GROVE | Share tasty duplex. Spacious F/furn Pool For singel expat only | 900 | Chriss 97961927 |
| FABER HILLS CONDOMINIUM, near Clementi, with facilities such as tennis court, swimming-pool. | The room is fully furnished, fully air-conditioned, and available immediately (April 2001). No restriction. | Around $600 | Contact number: 8740286 on weekdays (ask Martin), 7752576 on weekends. |
| TAMPINES BLK 388 (5 rooms) | One common room. Only Chinese Female Professional or Aircrew. Have AirCon, Water Heater, Bed(s) and Built-In-Wardrobe. Near bus stop, Tampines Mart. Convenience and quiet. No Cooking, No Smoking. | $400-$450 (single) | Interested, Email to johnnylee@asia1.com |
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Legend: P/furn. Partially furnished * Unfurn. Unfurnished
F/furn. Fully furnished PUB Utilities
Common room - no attached bath/toilet Master bedroom - attached bath/toilet
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