Question 1

What is the Checklist for Tenant or Property Agent of Tenant for Renting of Private Residential Property?

Accepted Answer

CEA verification checklist for a tenant, or the tenant's property agent, renting a private residential property. Tick each item once you have verified it. On export, a check mark is stamped in the right-hand column of every ticked row on the prescribed CEA checklist PDF. The form's printed text is never altered.

Question 2

How do I fill in the Checklist for Tenant or Property Agent of Tenant for Renting of Private Residential Property on PropKaki?

Accepted Answer

Tick each item on this page as you verify it, then click "Download" to get the completed PDF stamped with checkmarks at every confirmed row. The prescribed wording and layout of the official form is never altered.

Question 3

Will the completed form look exactly like the official template?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PropKaki overlays your entries onto the original PDF template. The prescribed wording, layout, footers, and page numbering remain exactly as the official version — only the blank fields you fill in get populated.

Question 4

Can I sign this form electronically?

Accepted Answer

PropKaki produces a completed PDF with signature lines left blank. Signatures are added by hand after printing, or you can use your own e-signature tool (DocuSign, Adobe Sign, etc.) before sharing the document.

Question 5

Does PropKaki store the information I enter?

Accepted Answer

No. Your entries stay in your browser session — PropKaki generates the completed document on the fly and does not retain a copy of what you typed. Close the tab and the data is gone.

Question 6

Is the Checklist for Tenant or Property Agent of Tenant for Renting of Private Residential Property mandatory?

Accepted Answer

CEA-prescribed checklists like this one are part of the due diligence and disclosure obligations of property agents in Singapore. The checklist documents that the property agent has walked through the relevant due diligence points with the client, and must be signed and retained for at least 5 years by the estate agency.

Question 7

Who fills in this checklist?

Accepted Answer

The relevant party (buyer, seller, landlord, or tenant — depending on the checklist) and their representing CEA-licensed property agent fill in and sign the checklist together, typically at the start of the transaction before the main agreement is signed.

Question 8

How long must this checklist be kept?

Accepted Answer

Under paragraph 7(1) of the Code of Practice for Estate Agents (COPEA), records relating to property transactions — including signed checklists — must be retained by the estate agency for at least 5 years. Retention may be in electronic form.

Checklist for Tenant or Property Agent of Tenant for Renting of Private Residential Property

If your prospective landlord is a natural person, you must verify:

If your prospective landlord is a company, you must verify:

In addition to the above, you may wish to check:

When engaging the services of a property agent, you must check:

If a property agent is engaged, the property agent must carry out:

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Common Questions About the Checklist for Tenant or Property Agent of Tenant for Renting of Private Residential Property