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Can I let my relative stay in my HDB flat?
4 Answers. Hi Anonymous, thanks for writing to us on AskGuru. Your parents can stay in your flat and you can still keep your HDB, as long as the rooms are not being rented out to other people. Your parents do not need to register as occupiers.
Who can stay in my HDB flat?
You must be any of the following to rent a flat or bedroom as a tenant:
- Singapore Citizen.
- Singapore Permanent Resident.
- Non-citizen legally residing in Singapore who holds an Employment Pass, S Pass, Work Permit, Student Pass, Dependant Pass, or Long-Term Social Visit Pass.
What happens to HDB flat after 99 years?
HDB flats nearing the 99-year expiry will depreciate till it is worth nothing when it finally runs out. HDB will surrender the land back to the State and the flats will be recycled and rebuilt into newer HDB flats for future Singaporeans. You no longer can live in your humble abode.
Can I run a home business from my HDB flat?
Through upgrading programmes and the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS), we ensure your HDB environment and living experience are rejuvenated. You can run a home business from your HDB flat if you meet the guidelines and your business does not disrupt the HDB residential ambience.
What is an HDB flat?
Set up in the 1960s to solve the nation’s housing crisis, HDB flats have today become a Singapore icon that is synonymous with quality and affordable living.
What happens to your HDB flat when you die?
If the deceased is a joint owner of a property: It depends if the ownership is a joint tenancy (where co-owners hold equal interest in the flat, according to HDB) or tenancy-in-common (where each co-owner holds a separate and distinct share in the flat). Most HDB flats in Singapore are bought under the joint tenancy scheme.
Can I buy the recess area outside my HDB flat?
As long as you are servicing a housing loan from HDB, you must be covered by fire insurance from our appointed insurer. You can purchase the recess area outside your flat if it meets certain conditions. You may keep pets at home, as long as you can meet the guidelines. Find out the procedures for changing a flat’s ownership or occupiers’ details.