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Don't occupy uncleared buildings

Many tenants and home buyers move in their new houses without ascertaining whether or not the buildings are habitable.

The law requires that a landlord obtains an occupation certificate from the county government before tenants move in. Unfortunately, majority of tenants are either ignorant, arrogant or unaware of the requirement.

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