RES exam question on Private Property Sale: A new condominium at Tengah Park has received its Temporary Occupation Permit, and…
A new condominium at Tengah Park has received its Temporary Occupation Permit, and the developer has issued notices of vacant possession to buyers on the Progressive Payment Scheme. Mr Wong asks his salesperson what TOP and CSC mean for him. Which of the following statements are correct? (i) TOP certifies that the building may be occupied, so buyers can take possession before CSC. (ii) The Certificate of Statutory Completion is the final sign-off, issued once all outstanding requirements are met. (iii) The defects liability period runs 12 months from the date the Certificate of Statutory Completion issues.
- A(i) and (ii) only
- B(i) only
- C(ii) and (iii) only
- D(i), (ii) and (iii)
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Answer
A. (i) and (ii) only
Explanation
Answer: (i) and (ii) only. TOP lets buyers take possession and CSC is the final certificate, but the defects period runs from vacant possession, not CSC.(i) True. TOP permits occupation, so buyers can take possession before CSC. The 25% instalment falls due on receipt of the TOP.(ii) True. CSC is the final certificate, issued once all outstanding requirements are met. The last 15% is tied to legal completion and CSC.Rule: TOP allows occupation and CSC is the final sign-off. The defects liability period starts from vacant possession or shortly after TOP.Source: Housing Developers Rules, First Schedule, Form 5, clauses 5.1 and 17.1 (sso.agc.gov.sg, read 1 October 2026)
Why the other options are wrong
- (iii) False. The period is 12 months after the earlier of actual delivery of vacant possession and the 15th day after the buyer receives the TOP and notice of completion, long before CSC.
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