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Singapore’s Rental Market Woes — A Warning for Tenants

  There’s a major downturn happening right now in Singapore’s rental market. So many landlords are struggling to rent out their homes — but tenants are paying the price in a different way. Deposits are being unfairly withheld, and many landlords seem to have already spent the money, refusing to give it back. Singapore looks like a safe, well-regulated country where people are honest and fair. But the harsh reality? There’s legalized theft happening right under the surface. The only cases that seem to make it to court are those involving speaking against the government. Meanwhile, serious incidents like a kid being slashed at school don’t even make the news — you have to find clips on Facebook to learn about them. Singapore feels less like a country and more like a business — one that prioritizes greed over fairness. Why does the government allow this? The biggest cases in small claims courts are tenants fighting landlords to get their deposits back. If you’re thinking of moving...