RES exam question on Leasing of Private Property: A landlord rents a flat to a foreign work-pass holder
Case study — A landlord rents a flat to a foreign work-pass holder. The tenant is a foreign national. A 2-year tenancy is signed. Evaluate the statements: (i) The landlord/agent should verify the tenant's valid pass/immigration status (ii) Renting to someone without valid status risks aiding an immigration offence (iii) The tenancy agreement attracts stamp duty (iv) No checks on the tenant's status are needed Which statements are CORRECT?
- A(i), (ii) and (iv) only
- B(ii), (iii) and (iv) only
- C(i), (ii) and (iii) only
- D(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
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Answer
C. (i), (ii) and (iii) only
Explanation
The landlord or agent should verify the tenant's valid pass and immigration status (i), because renting to someone without valid status risks aiding an immigration offence (ii). The tenancy agreement also attracts stamp duty (iii).
Why the other options are wrong
- (iv) is wrong: status checks are needed — skipping them is not an acceptable option.
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