Can an EC owner (not yet MOP) inherit an HDB (purchased after 30th August 2010)

If an EC (Executive Condominium) owner who has not yet fulfilled the Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) is considering inheriting an HDB flat purchased after 30th August 2010, there are several key points to consider:

- Ownership Restrictions: HDB rules stipulate that to inherit an HDB flat, the beneficiary must not own or have disposed of any private property, including ECs, within 15 months before the acquisition of the HDB flat. Since the EC owner has not yet fulfilled the MOP, they are still considered to be owning the EC.
- MOP Compliance: The EC owner would need to ensure they comply with the MOP requirements of their EC before they can be eligible to inherit and own the HDB flat. This typically means they must have lived in the EC for at least 5 years.

- Legal and Administrative Process: The inheritance process involves several administrative steps, including filing a Notice of Death with the Singapore Land Authority and updating records with the Housing and Development Board (HDB). Legal advice is often necessary to navigate these rules and ensure compliance.

In summary, an EC owner who has not yet fulfilled the MOP cannot directly inherit an HDB flat without first complying with the ownership restrictions and fulfilling the MOP of their EC.