hi,
would like to hear some views from fellow forummers...
my friend have 2 unit at a certain project.
one unit "A" it tenanted and one unit "B" is vacant.
and he have spoken to the tenant and they agreed to shift from their current unit "A" to his other vacant unit "B" at a certain terms, i.e he will compensate the tenant for their inconvient etc.
the current tenancy ends on Sept 2012.
but they have agreed to extend the new contract further to Sept 2014 upon shifting to unit "B".
can i ask what is the proper procedure to handle this case?
can he write a black and white stating the amendment made to the original tenancy agreement but terms and conditon follows the original agreement?
or he should rewrite a new tenancy agreement.
need anyone lawyer endorsement? or can the owners and tenants signed on it with a witness?
one concern is that as the stamp duty is paid till sept 2012 for unit "A", do he have to reapply again for the stamp duty for the other unit "B"? cos if there is a need to apply for a new stamp duty, it will be paid by my friend/ so he ask me if this is necessary.
his agent say can just write a black and white as stated above to show that the tenancy bring over from unit "A" to unit "B" and when the first lease at current unit "A" expires, then the tenant will pay for the new stamp duties at unit "B".
profile of the tenant are very good, i.e they have stayed for 3 years without any issues or late payment and etc.
can anyone pls advice how shold he go about it?
and can anyone advice a format or sample letter to prepare for this type of agreement?
thanks
ps: for curious ppl wanting to know why, he is requesting for the move due to the tenanted unit is on a higher floor and with view and he is keen for home stay. thus the move.