Singaporeans have only GMS to thank and vote for, not because of what GMS did or said, but just for being there that we can have a ballot to cast against Mah.:p Otherwise this fucker walked over. There is nothing we could do about him this GE. Thanks GMS!
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Apr 12, 2011
HDB stepping up action against illegal subletting
By Ashutosh Ravikrishnan
The Housing and Development Board (HDB) stepped up its enforcement against unauthorised subletting of flats in 2010. -- ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN
THE Housing and Development Board (HDB) stepped up its enforcement against unauthorised subletting of flats in 2010. This comes after 7,000 flat inspections conducted in 2010 (an increase from the 3,000 done in 2009).
Of the 7,000 flats inspected, 95 flat owners had action taken against them by the HDB in relation to unauthorised subletting. The actions taken include compulsory acquisition of the flats and imposing of financial penalties.
Of the 95 flat owners owners caught by the HDB, 39 had their flats acquired.
The public's feedback played a greater role in the HDB's inspections, with public feedback leading to 1,800 inspections (of the total of 7,000). This is almost double the number received in 2009.
Under current HDB rules, flat owners who wish to sublet their entire flats must meet the Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) and obtain the HDB's approval before doing so.
HDB will continue to step up inspections and is welcoming public feedback on suspected unauthorised subletting, which it promises to keep strictly confidential. The public can report such suspected cases by calling the dedicated hotline 1800-555-6370.
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_655855.html
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Home > Breaking News > Singapore > Story
Apr 12, 2011
HDB stepping up action against illegal subletting
By Ashutosh Ravikrishnan
The Housing and Development Board (HDB) stepped up its enforcement against unauthorised subletting of flats in 2010. -- ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN
THE Housing and Development Board (HDB) stepped up its enforcement against unauthorised subletting of flats in 2010. This comes after 7,000 flat inspections conducted in 2010 (an increase from the 3,000 done in 2009).
Of the 7,000 flats inspected, 95 flat owners had action taken against them by the HDB in relation to unauthorised subletting. The actions taken include compulsory acquisition of the flats and imposing of financial penalties.
Of the 95 flat owners owners caught by the HDB, 39 had their flats acquired.
The public's feedback played a greater role in the HDB's inspections, with public feedback leading to 1,800 inspections (of the total of 7,000). This is almost double the number received in 2009.
Under current HDB rules, flat owners who wish to sublet their entire flats must meet the Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) and obtain the HDB's approval before doing so.
HDB will continue to step up inspections and is welcoming public feedback on suspected unauthorised subletting, which it promises to keep strictly confidential. The public can report such suspected cases by calling the dedicated hotline 1800-555-6370.