What is a diplomatic clause?
A diplomatic clause in a typical Tenancy Agreement will look like: Notwithstanding anything herein contained, if at any time after the expiration of TWELVE (12) months from the date of the commencement of this tenancy, the immediate occupant of the said premises, YOUR NAME shall be transferred out of the Republic of Singapore permanently by his firm, ceased to be employed the company or if for any cause whatsoever he shall be ordered to leave the Republic of Singapore, then and in such a case, it shall be lawful for the Tenant to determine this tenancy by giving not less than TWO ( 2 ) months’ advance notice (this is in addition to the TWELVE (12) months aforesaid) in writing to the Landlord or by paying TWO ( 2 ) months’ rent in lieu of such notice. Documentary evidence of such transfer, cessation or order shall be required and such notice shall be deemed to have commenced on such date as the Landlord shall have actually received such evidence. This clause is to safe guard you if in t
