Guaranteed Rental Return in Malaysia — the promise, the pattern, and what happens when it stops
Guaranteed Rental Return in Malaysia — the promise, the pattern, and what happens when it stops Don’t sign a Guaranteed
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Author: Wong Whei Meng
Renting Out a Shoplot, Factory, or Commercial Space in Malaysia: The Landlord’s Guide (2026)
Renting Out a Shoplot, Factory, or Commercial Space in Malaysia: The Landlord’s Guide (2026) Don’t treat commercial rental like residential
Read MoreDo I Need an Agent for a Tenancy Agreement — and What Should It Cost? (Malaysia, 2026)
Do I Need an Agent for a Tenancy Agreement — and What Should It Cost? (Malaysia, 2026) No — you
Read MoreCan I cut the electricity, water, or block the access card if my tenant hasn’t paid rent?
No, you cannot cut the electricity, shut off the water, or block the access card to force a tenant who
Read MoreTop Rental Repairs Malaysia Cost
The most common rental repairs in Malaysia are aircon issues, leaking taps, plumbing leaks, water heater faults, broken light fittings,
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Tenant Not Paying Rent in Malaysia: Your Legal Options (2026)
88% of tenants pay on time — but when the 12% happens, speed is everything. Professional operators price non-payment in
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Malaysia Rental Act 2025: What Landlords Need to Know (April 2026 Update)
Legal Disclaimer: This post reflects proposed provisions as of April 2026. The Rental Act (RTA) has not been enacted into
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Landlord Rights Without a Tenancy Act: What Malaysian Law Actually Gives You (2026)
Malaysia has no Tenancy Act. Here is what the Contracts Act 1950, Specific Relief Act 1950, Distress Act 1951 and Stamp Act 1949 actually give Malaysian landlords in 2026.
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Tenant Screening Malaysia: How to Filter by Income and Credit (2026)
30% of applicants on SPEEDHOME fail tenant screening. Not because of who they are — because their income, credit history,
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Pet Deposit Malaysia: Legal Limits, Common Practices, and Tenant Rights (2026)
Malaysian law caps rental deposits at two months total — one month security deposit plus half-month utility deposit — for
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Landlord Guide Malaysia: How to Rent Out Your Property (2026)
Renting out property in Malaysia generates passive income — but skipping tenant screening, not stamping the tenancy agreement, or leaving
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How to Rent Out Your Property in Malaysia: First-Time Landlord Checklist (2026)
You have a property to rent. You’ve never done this before. Before you post a listing, there are six things
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How Do I Stamp a Tenancy Agreement Online in Malaysia? (Landlord Guide, 2026)
To stamp a tenancy agreement online in Malaysia, prepare the signed agreement, calculate the stamp duty, submit it through the
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Renting in Malaysia: Complete Tenant Guide (2026)
Renting in Malaysia involves four financial commitments before you even move in: security deposit (2 months), utility deposit (0.5 month),
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How to Resolve a Rental Dispute in Malaysia: Tenant & Landlord Guide (2026)
Malaysia has no dedicated residential tenancy court. The Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) proposed one — but as of April 2026,
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Renting with Cats in Malaysia: Your Legal Rights and How to Find Pet-Friendly Rentals
Short answer: Start with the signed tenancy agreement, payment proof, written notices, photos, and dated communication. In Malaysia, most rental
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Is There a Tenancy Tribunal in Malaysia? (2026 RTA Update)
Short answer: Start with the signed tenancy agreement, payment proof, written notices, photos, and dated communication. In Malaysia, most rental
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Essential Tips for Managing Utility Bills as a Tenant and Landlord
Utility bills — TNB electricity, water, and internet — are the biggest variable cost for Malaysian tenants after rent. The
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Rent-to-Own in Malaysia: What to Check Before You Sign
Rent-to-own is not normal renting with a guaranteed purchase at the end. It is a contract structure where rent, option
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Landlord Tips: How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Renting Out Your Property
New landlords in Malaysia make the same mistakes repeatedly: not screening tenants, not stamping the tenancy agreement, leaving TNB in
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Landlord’s Guide to Preventing Unpaid Utility Bills
Unpaid utility bills are one of the most common landlord-tenant disputes in Malaysia. The solution is procedural: TNB Change of
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5 Red Flags to Identify and Avoid Bad Tenants
Most Bad Tenants Show Warning Signs Before They Move In In Malaysia, evicting a non-paying tenant legally takes 4–12 months
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Security Deposit Malaysia: What Landlords Can & Cannot Deduct (2026)
Short answer: Start with the tenancy agreement, payment records, photos, and written communication before taking action. Most rental problems become
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Roommate Drama: Avoiding Tenancy Complications
Renting your unit to a single family or person is infinitely easier and preferable for most landlords. Ever since renting
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Why Tenants Overstay— and How We Solved It
A tenancy agreement in Malaysia must be stamped within 30 days of signing to be admissible in court. Without a
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Short-Term Rental Malaysia: What You Need to Know (2026)
Everything you need to know about SPEEDHOME Short-Term Rental; all-in-one post.
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Rent-to-Own / Sewa Untuk Beli: Apa Perlu Semak Sebelum Tandatangan
Rent-to-own bukan sewaan biasa dengan jaminan beli di hujung. Ia struktur kontrak di mana sewa, option fee, harga beli, pembiayaan,
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5 Tips to Deal With Difficult Tenants
Handling difficult tenants is no easy task and if not handled well it may backfire to you or your property.
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Managing Rental Property: Tips for New Landlords
Managing your rental property is essential to help you ensure a smooth tenancy period, help you avoid massive losses in the long run and offset tax deductions. Here’s the best way you can do it:
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What You Need To Do To Rent a Unit on SPEEDHOME
So you met the landlord, went for the viewing, absolutely love the house and want to proceed with the rental.
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Exploring tenant and landlord rights in Malaysia
Getting into real estate and not knowing your rights as a tenant or landlord can get you in trouble. Everyone
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How Racism Affects Rentals in Malaysia: 2026 Guide
Landlords who filter tenants by race are excluding 43.6% of potential tenants from their own listings — and extending vacancy
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Do I Need an Agent for a Tenancy Agreement – and What Should It Cost? (Malaysia, 2026)
No – you do not legally need an agent to rent out your unit or to put a tenancy agreement
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Tenancy Agreement Charges in Malaysia: What You Actually Pay (2026)
Tenancy agreement is very important for both of the landlord and tenant. What do all the legal fees cost?
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What Are Tenancy Agreements? (P/s: There Is A Virtual Agreement! )
Tenancy agreements, why is it such a bother? Why are there so many copies and thick, bulky papers that weighs at least 4 kilos? And not to mention that other than the fact that it’s so expensive, the words are too small too!
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Key Points of a Tenancy Agreement
A tenancy agreement plays a key role in all tenancies between landlords and tenants. It’s a contract that details the conditions, policies and terms of the tenancy. How long the tenancy is, what the tenant can do, the landlord’s responsibilities and more.
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Application Fee Terms & Conditions
Close your eyes, and picture this.
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Racial Discrimination in Malaysian Rentals: The 2026 Reality
Petaling Jaya, March 13: It’s been almost a year since the change of government, but the problem of racial discrimination still remains in Malaysia.
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How a Tenancy Agreement Helps Prevents Tenants from Hell
Because every landlord has at least had one tenant from hell.
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