Unlicensed contractors are not allowed to carry out any renovation works in flats.
Therefore, you must not sign any contract with an unlicensed contractor to renovate your flat.
Therefore, you must not sign any contract with an unlicensed contractor to renovate your flat.
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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- Can HDB help me resolve a dispute with my renovation contractor regarding pricing, delays, or poor workmanship?
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