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February15
HOME HINTS
From Andrew Esmonde-White, chief operating officer at Kluje
MOVING CHECKLIST
WHETHER YOU’RE MOVING IN OR MOVING
OUT, HERE ARE SOME QUICK TIPS ON
WHAT TO DO.
When moving in, examine the
property thoroughly against the
Tenancy Agreement and the
Inventory of Contents. It’s easy to
take photographs of the property
if you think it’s not in the condition
stated, and you should highlight any
defects immediately and request
repairs. Tenants are usually only
responsible for paying for repairs
that do not exceed $200. Major
repairs and maintenance should be
the landlord’s responsibility, as long
as the damage or breakdown is not
due to the tenant’s carelessness;
but be sure to read the fine print
carefully.
Look out for the following:
• Broken electrical appliances
(including air-conditioning units)
• Cracks, holes, scratches or defects in
the paint finish
• Damaged flooring, windows and
doors
• Broken electrical lights and switches
• Damaged furniture
• Cracked or broken bathroom fixtures
and tiling
When moving out, revisit the inventory
and ensure that everything is in the
same condition as when you moved
in. Common wear and tear is tolerable;
however, the tenant must reimburse
the landlord for any damaged or lost
items. The property must be in a clean
and habitable condition and all air-
conditioning units serviced.
Landlords have the right to deduct any
expenses out of your deposit if they find
Andrew is a ten-year veteran
of the home renovation market
in the UK. He is now the chief
operating officer of Kluje.com, an
online marketplace connecting
Singapore homeowners with
“better quality contractors”.
defects in the property. You may
prefer to fix these yourself, as it
can be cheaper than what may
be deducted from your deposit.
OUTDOOR OPTIONS
OHMM
’s popular
Sea Breeze Collection
of outdoor furniture now comes
with even more choices of table-top, including Teak, Glacier, Linen and
Night Sky. Table sizes are designed to suit smaller balconies, and there’s
also a wide range of chair colours to choose from. OHMM is offering
up to 40 percent off its products storewide until the end of February, so
head down to
30 Merchant Road, #03-09 Riverside Point
for a spot of
shopping.
ohmm.sg
INDIAN INSPIRATION
If you’re in the market for beautiful, bright ethnic
textiles,
Fabindia
has just opened its second
store, at
#01-141 VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront
Walk
. The showroom stocks a huge range of
home furnishings including bedcovers, cushion
covers and table linen, as well as men’s and
women’s fashion and jewellery.
fabindia.com