In a recent post on KiasuParents, there was a comment regarding a possible rental loophole when it comes to renting an HDB; one that could be used to the detriment of a tenant. This has caused a bit of worry on the part of tenants, as well discussions about whether it’s really fair. Here’s the rundown on what seems to have happened: A sudden eviction You can follow the linked thread or see the first post above, but here’s the general summary: A landlord with a tenanted flat approached HDB, and informed them of their intent to move back in. This terminated the approval to rent out the flat. The tenant, who was still in the flat at the time, was evicted. This appears to have been a forced eviction as well, requiring the presence of the police and a locksmith....