American Man in Singapore Rents Kembangan House, Refuses to Pay Rent and Sues Owners

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Shell Companies and Rental Scams in Singapore":"The case of the American man in Singapore who used a shell company to rent a Kembangan house for his family without paying rent is a stark reminder of the prevalence of rental scams and the misuse of shell companies in the country. The judge's ruling in this case underscores the serious consequences of such practices, including the potential for legal action and financial penalties.","

Legal Proceedings and Judge's Ruling":"The American man, Anthony Price, used a Singapore-incorporated private company, Noranth Ventures, to enter into the tenancy agreement with the Kembangan house owners. He and his family are the company directors, and it has a paid-up capital of only S$200. The judge found that Price had a history of using shell companies to rent landed properties in Singapore for his family to stay and not paying rent. The judge dismissed Price's application, stating that he had devised a deliberate scheme to rent the house for his family with no intention of paying rental.","

Impact on Owners and Legal Consequences":"The owners, an elderly couple in their 80s, took legal action to take back the house through peaceable re-entry. However, Price and his family resisted, leading to legal proceedings. The judge found that Price had breached the tenancy agreement by not paying rent and committing multiple breaches of the agreement. The owners were awarded rent arrears, double rent, and reimbursement for unpaid utilities fees and security deposit balance. The case also highlights the ongoing legal proceedings for the Burnfoot Terrace case, where Price used a shell company to rent a property for his family without paying rent."}