If you’re one of those who likes to shop endlessly in Singapore, then Orchard is the place to be and stay in. Staying in Orchard will give you immediate access to numerous stores, eateries, facilities, and attractions. There are several big hotel brands like Hilton, Holiday Inn, Marriott, Pac Pacific, etc in the area, and then there are several accommodation living spaces that offer not just apartments, but also ensuite rooms as well.
Now if you’re on a tight budget, then opting for an ensuite room for rent or a room for rent in Orchard would be a viable move. An ensuite room is a small utility room with the convenience of staying without having to share the space with the extended household of the landlord. Similarly, a room is a small utility room with all basic essentials required for a normal stay.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE?
If you opt for an ensuite room for rent in Orchard and willing to pay a little extra, you will be able to enjoy own sleeping space and private bathroom. However, you will not get to have your own kitchenette or cooking facilities and instead will have to share a common kitchen with other residents.
You also need to be sure about the following:
SECURITY DEPOSIT
In Singapore, most landlords ask for a security deposit which needs to be paid before a tenant occupies the ensuite room. The deposit amount can be as high as six months to a year of rent, depending on the kind of ensuite room or room rented out. This can also differ across various locations.
If the ensuite room rented out is unfurnished, then generally one month’s rent could be enough whereas it might be higher for a furnished ensuite room or room. Ensure that the final deposit and rent amounts are clearly mentioned in the rent agreement, with terms of rental renewal, if any.
The security deposit is generally reimbursed when the tenant vacates the ensuite room. However, if the tenant vacates without clearing utility bills or causes damages, then the landlord is legally entitled to retain the deposit amount.
BASIC AMENITIES
In Singapore, it remains the landlord’s responsibility to make sure that the ensuite room provides basic amenities like regular quality water supply and electricity.
In the event of the landlord disconnecting the supply suddenly for some reasons other than non-payment of bills, you as a tenant will have the right to file a police complaint or approach the court.
ENSUITE ROOM MAINTENANCE
Generally, maintenance charges of the ensuite room are factored into the rent or paid separately by the tenant.
In Singapore, when it comes to normal wear and tear and other such related issues, the landlord is responsible for bearing the cost of maintenance and other related charges. However, there are some landlords who put the onus of responsibility for such incidents on tenants.
Hence, it is best to check the contract before it is inked with the landlord, and also get clarity from the landlord well in advance. This will help you stay aware of the charges that you may have to pay.
LANDLORD’S ACCESS
Once the rent agreement is signed, the ensuite room belongs to you as a tenant, for an agreed tenure. This means the landlord cannot enter the ensuite room without tenant’s consent, even where the intended purpose is to carry out repair works.
Repairs must be carried out only with the mutual consent of both tenant and landlord; and the landlord should bear the responsibility of cost of repairs and other related charges.
TENANT EVICTION
In Singapore, a landlord can ask the tenant to vacate the premises if he/she has violated the rent agreement or other guidelines. Such instances could include misuse or change in the nature of the usage of the premises; non-payment of rent and other charges / extreme late payment of rent arrears and other charges; sub-letting the premises to someone without landlord’s permission; landlord wanting to sell of the premises; and so on.
However, the landlord must give prior eviction notice and cite the reasons for the same. The notice must be of 15 days or as mentioned in the rent agreement between the two parties.
NEW LANDLORD
There are instances wherein the landlord would want to sell off the premises. In such instances, the landlord is bound by law to inform you about the same well in advance before asking you to vacate the premises.
If you as a tenant would still like to stay on in the same premises, then you can ask the new landlord about the same. If the new landlord agrees, then either the existing rent agreement will continue to hold with no need for a new agreement or a new rent agreement must be drafted. In either case, the landlord is law-bound to honor the terms of the rent agreement.
The rent agreement between the landlord and tenant is the most important document. As such, it must be properly drafted and made watertight. As a tenant, you must ensure that the rent agreement contains all the requisite terms like the amount of rent and security deposit; maintenance charges and other charges, if any; duration of the rent agreement; termination and extension, if any, of the rent agreement; and landlord’s inspection rights. Also, ensure that the rent agreement is made on a stamp paper and duly registered with the local authority. All of these will safeguard your interests in case of a dispute with the landlord.
When it comes to a room for rent in Orchard there are fewer better options than Coliwoo Boon Lay facility located in Jurong West.
ROOM FOR RENT IN ORCHARD
Centrally located, Coliwoo Boon Lay facility near Jurong Point in Jurong West offers 437 fully-furnished ensuite rooms for rent in three categories - Single, Twin, & Queen. Each ensuite room with a magnificent view of the neighborhood is well-equipped with requisite essentials including high-speed internet broadband and working table. The facility also offers spacious communal areas with all functional amenities including social kitchen, reading lounge, gymnasium, and so on. There is also 24-hour CCTV surveillance in place at every corner of the building.
You will also have convenient access to Orchard MRT or Somerset MRT that will take you to various parts of Singapore, as well as a medical clinic and 24-hour grocery store located nearby.
The ensuite rooms for rent are suitable for expatriates and international students looking for a private space to work at home on a regular basis.
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