Harry Elias Partnership LLP Partner Kok Yee Keong was featured in an article by Lianhe Zaobao titled “Knowing the Law Through Real Cases: Don't Panic When an Unreasonable Landlord Withholds Your Deposit – Go to Court Only If Negotiations Fail.”
Yee Keong shared practical guidance on common legal issues in Singapore’s rental market, including key clauses tenants should review in a tenancy agreement, what to do if a landlord withholds a security deposit without valid grounds, available avenues for help, and how mediation can be an effective alternative to litigation.
Read the full article here: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20260201-8161746?gift=b3e819fd-a845-40e7-a433-fabf50bd2305
English version (unofficial translation - for reference only): https://www.harryelias.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lianhe-Zaobao-article-Tenancy-Dispute.pdf
