{"id":29045,"date":"2019-09-12T11:50:22","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T03:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/blog\/singapore\/?p=29045"},"modified":"2022-06-13T17:24:00","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T09:24:00","slug":"ask-your-landlord-to-clear-out-these-things-before-you-move-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/ask-your-landlord-to-clear-out-these-things-before-you-move-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask Your Landlord to Clear Out these Things Before you Move In"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are some things that your landlord just shouldn’t be leaving in the unit. Before you get into trouble, ensure these items are cleared out. And make sure they’re gone before you move in:
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Don’t just look at the Tenancy Agreement (TA). Search the property, and make sure there aren’t undesirable items lying around.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Remember that it’s easy to pin possessions on you, when you’re the main occupant of the house. Don’t assume that every landlord – or even the previous tenant – isn’t up to something shady. Beyond the inventory list, also hunt around the unit for the following, and get them removed before you sign and move in:<\/p>\n

1. Contraband items
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Be sure to check for stashed contraband, and inform your landlord asap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Guess what? That bag of white powder under the kitchen sink may not be the flour you thought it was. You never know what the previous tenant (or your landlord) may have been up to. Some other things to watch for include:
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