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mini orchard
post Oct 25 2020, 11:28 PM

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QUOTE(archimedes @ Oct 25 2020, 11:14 PM)
Hi all,

Recently affected by the pandemic hence need to move to a smaller condo.

Saw a decent unit but went through a property agency; the funny thing was, the agent said the rental must be paid to them instead of the landlord direct.

My previous arrangement, after signing the tenancy agreement and paid the 2 months rental deposit, the subsequent rental was paid to landlord.

Is this agency trustworthy (not to mention any names here) reliable?

The agency's rationale, they act on behalf of both landlord & tenant in case of any dispute..?

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You sign TA with owner, you pay to him and no others.

Other arrangements are fraud, unless authorised b&w by landlord.

This post has been edited by mini orchard: Oct 25 2020, 11:30 PM
mini orchard
post Oct 26 2020, 09:33 AM

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QUOTE(archimedes @ Oct 26 2020, 09:21 AM)
Thanks bro. just that the agent insist to have the rental banked into the company first instead of the landlord despit the tenancy is being stated so.

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Ensure you sign the TA with the actual owner and not another person claiming to be the 'owner' .... trick of scammers.

How ?

Check the name in TA with utilitiy bills or management office if is a condo.

BTW, I dont think many landlords will use such method to collect rental unless is authorised management agent.

This post has been edited by mini orchard: Oct 26 2020, 09:36 AM

 

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