{"id":51796,"date":"2026-05-12T17:20:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T09:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=51796"},"modified":"2026-05-12T17:20:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T09:20:44","slug":"msian-man-stuck-with-s3-1k-month-pasir-ris-condo-studio-after-sporean-fiancees-affair-with-best-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=51796","title":{"rendered":"M&#8217;sian man stuck with S$3.1K\/month Pasir Ris condo studio after S&#8217;porean fianc\u00e9e&#8217;s affair with best man"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Malaysian man seeks help to terminate expensive condominium rental contract after fianc\u00e9e cheats on him<\/h2>\n<p>A Malaysian man has taken to Reddit to seek advice after finding himself trapped in an expensive condominium lease following a breakup with his fianc\u00e9e.<\/p>\n<p>The 32-year-old said he is now struggling to cope financially after allegedly discovering that his fianc\u00e9e had been having an affair with his best man.<\/p>\n<h3>Upgraded to condo studio apartment<\/h3>\n<p>Posting on r\/askSingapore on 1 May, the Original Poster (OP) shared that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/askSingapore\/comments\/1t0xf93\/landlord_is_trying_to_screw_me_over_after_my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he had been renting a master bedroom with his then-fianc\u00e9e in Tampines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When the lease expired, she persuaded him to upgrade to a one-bedroom studio unit in a \u201cbrand new condo\u201d above Pasir Ris Mall.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_725405\" style=\"width: 806px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-725405\" class=\"wp-image-725405 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/reddit-post-2-e1778492824292.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"796\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/reddit-post-2-e1778492824292.jpg 796w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/reddit-post-2-e1778492824292-600x511.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/reddit-post-2-e1778492824292-150x128.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 796px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 796\/678;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-725405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Reddit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Despite his preference for a more affordable two-room HDB flat, he eventually relented, agreeing to pay S$3,100 a month for the unit, which he admitted was \u201cway over\u201d his budget.<\/p>\n<p>However, about six months into the two-year lease, the OP discovered that his fianc\u00e9e had allegedly been having an affair with his best man for nearly two years.<\/p>\n<p>She had even brought him back to the condominium.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI kicked her out of my place,\u201d the OP said after he found out.<\/p>\n<h3>Man stuck with condo lease after breakup<\/h3>\n<p>After breaking up, the former couple later signed a separate agreement for her to contribute S$550 monthly for the rent.<\/p>\n<p>However, she allegedly stopped paying after a few months when she got a new boyfriend, eventually removing herself from the lease altogether.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<iframe id=\"answers-client-6a02eb07848ef\" class=\"answers-client\" src=\"\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>She also reportedly got engaged during what was supposed to be their original wedding week.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_725447\" style=\"width: 1510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-725447\" class=\"wp-image-725447 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/condo-lease-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/condo-lease-.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/condo-lease--600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/condo-lease--1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/condo-lease--150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1500\/750;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-725447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: charliepix on Canva for illustration purposes only<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Left to shoulder the rent alone on a S$5,000 salary, the OP said the financial strain became \u201d intolerable\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to hand this over to another tenant but no luck yet due to the price of this place,\u201d he explained, adding that he had tried to negotiate an early termination.<\/p>\n<p>The OP also asked if anyone familiar with tenancy laws could shed light on his situation.<\/p>\n<h3>Netizens suggest possible solutions<\/h3>\n<p>The post has since attracted significant attention, with many helpful netizens offering potential solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Some advised the OP to find another tenant willing to take over the remaining lease period.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_725412\" style=\"width: 869px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-725412\" class=\"wp-image-725412 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comment-1-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"859\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comment-1-9.jpg 859w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comment-1-9-600x126.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comment-1-9-150x31.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 859px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 859\/180;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-725412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Reddit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Others suggested lowering the rental price temporarily to reduce his monthly burden.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_725415\" style=\"width: 745px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-725415\" class=\"wp-image-725415 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comment-2-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"735\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comment-2-9.jpg 735w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comment-2-9-600x167.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comment-2-9-150x42.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/204;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-725415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Reddit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>One commenter also encouraged him to review the tenancy agreement carefully, particularly the termination clause, which may specify notice periods or early exit conditions.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_725417\" style=\"width: 844px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-725417\" class=\"wp-image-725417 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comment-3-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"834\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comment-3-9.jpg 834w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comment-3-9-600x133.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comment-3-9-150x33.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 834px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 834\/185;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-725417\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Reddit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Another netizen felt that it was the OP\u2019s ex-fianc\u00e9e who was at fault in this case, not the landlord.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_725427\" style=\"width: 526px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-725427\" class=\"wp-image-725427 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comment-4-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"516\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comment-4-8.jpg 516w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/comment-4-8-150x46.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 516px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 516\/158;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-725427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Reddit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>MS News<\/em> has reached out to the OP for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/potential-tenant-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M\u2019sia renter asks landlord to repaint house &amp; split utility bills, refuses to sign lease or pay deposit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"lcdBYMaZgb\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/potential-tenant-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M\u2019sia renter asks landlord to repaint house &amp; split utility bills, refuses to sign lease or pay deposit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cM\u2019sia renter asks landlord to repaint house &amp; split utility bills, refuses to sign lease or pay deposit\u201d \u2014 MS News - Independent News For Singaporeans\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/potential-tenant-conditions\/embed\/#?secret=rnDsazvW66#?secret=lcdBYMaZgb\" data-secret=\"lcdBYMaZgb\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Have news you must share? 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