Tenancy Agreement Singapore — free room rental template
A clear, ready-to-use tenancy agreement template for letting out a room in an HDB flat or condo in Singapore. Below is exactly what to include; grab the editable template and fill in your details.
What a Singapore room tenancy agreement should include
Parties & the room
Full names and IDs of landlord and tenant, the exact unit address, and which room is let (master, common or ensuite) plus the shared areas.
Term & minimum period
Start and end dates. Note the minimum rental period — 6 months for HDB, 3 months for private residential — so the term stays compliant.
Rent & what it covers
The monthly rent, the payment date and method (PayNow/bank transfer), and whether utilities and internet are included or split.
Security deposit
Usually one month's rent, what it covers, and the timeframe for refund less any damage beyond fair wear and tear.
Tenant & landlord obligations
Upkeep, no unapproved subletting, occupancy limits, quiet enjoyment, repairs, and the landlord's right to let (HDB approval where needed).
Termination, notice & inventory
Notice period, early-termination (diplomatic) clause, a signed furniture inventory, stamp duty, and governing law.
Before you sign — set the right rent
The rent figure is the most important line in the agreement. Check the median and range that rooms in your project actually rent for, from live listings, before you commit it to paper.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a tenancy agreement to rent out a room in Singapore?
Yes — a written tenancy agreement protects both landlord and tenant by setting out the rent, deposit, term, notice period and each party's obligations. For HDB rooms you must also have HDB's approval to rent out the room and register the tenant, and the tenancy must meet the minimum rental period.
What should a Singapore room rental tenancy agreement include?
At minimum: the parties and the room let, the term and minimum rental period, the monthly rent and what it covers, the security deposit and refund terms, tenant and landlord obligations, occupancy limits, notice and termination terms, a furniture inventory, stamp duty responsibility, and that Singapore law governs. The free template on this page covers all of these.
How much is the security deposit for renting a room?
For a fixed one-year room tenancy the deposit is typically one month's rent, held by the landlord and refundable at the end of the term less any unpaid rent or damage beyond fair wear and tear.
Who pays stamp duty on a tenancy agreement?
Tenancy stamp duty is payable to IRAS, and by convention the tenant pays it, within 14 days of signing the agreement in Singapore. The amount is based on the rent and the lease duration.
What rent should I charge for my room?
Price against the median of comparable rooms in the same project. Use the free PropEasy Rent Estimator to see the typical rent and range for your project from live PropertyGuru and 99.co listings before you set the figure in the agreement.
This page and template are general information, not legal advice. Rules from HDB, URA and IRAS change — verify current requirements for your situation.
