How to Get Your Full Rental Deposit Back in Singapore

At a Glance

• Take high-quality photos/videos at move-in and email them immediately.
• Service aircons every 3 months and keep all receipts.
• Use the Small Claims Tribunal (SCT) for affordable dispute resolution.

Moving to Singapore brings many challenges, but getting your security deposit back is often a major concern. I remember losing sleep over this when I first arrived. In Singapore, the standard deposit is one month's rent for a one-year lease and two months' rent for a two-year lease. This is no small sum!

For example, if your monthly rent is SGD 4,000 (approx.