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Deciding how to spend their money can feel like one of the few choices that is truly theirs after growing up with little control over their lives.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course, it\u2019s not easy when we see them make bad decisions,\u201d Soh said, adding that sometimes these lessons must be learnt \u201cthe hard way\u201d.<\/p>\n
She stressed, however, that expecting 19- to 21-year-olds without family backing to shoulder the full expense of open market rents is \u201cnot realistic\u201d \u2014 and that Thrive21+ is meant to give them support and space to practise independent living.<\/p>\n
When the participants\u2019 two-year lease ended last July, there was another lesson for them.<\/p>\n
Paint was peeling in some parts of the flat, and they were required to pay for a full repaint. While some of the defects were not their fault, said Edward, he acknowledged that the contract stated that tenants were responsible for repairs.<\/p>\n
The episode highlighted how landlords and tenants may interpret certain clauses differently. \u201cLesson learnt,\u201d he said. \u201cIf we were ever to rent again, \u2026 (we\u2019ll know) what to look for in the contract.\u201d<\/p>\n
CAS covered the repainting cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n