The HDB licensed Renovation Contractors’ Scheme was introduced to regulate the activities of these contractors to ensure that they do not create any nuisance in HDB properties while carrying out their renovation work in HDB flats.
However, as HDB is not a party to the contract, it would be more appropriate for you and your renovation contractor to resolve the matter amicably.
If you cannot settle the dispute amicably, both parties could seek assistance through the Small Claims Tribunals or seek legal redress through court proceedings via Casetrust-RCMA.
However, as HDB is not a party to the contract, it would be more appropriate for you and your renovation contractor to resolve the matter amicably.
If you cannot settle the dispute amicably, both parties could seek assistance through the Small Claims Tribunals or seek legal redress through court proceedings via Casetrust-RCMA.
This answer is based on HDB and agency guidelines, which can change. Check the latest rules on the HDB website, or ask us and we will check them for your flat before work starts.
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