Geylang condominium residents and management are at odds over a by-law that restricts how units can be used to house foreign workers. The rule stipulates that units cannot be used to accommodate work permit holders and other persons for periods shorter than three months, according to the report. Owners raise concerns about how the by-law affects their ability to rent out units to foreign tenants or use them for shorter-term accommodation. Management, meanwhile, points to the by-law as an obligation to enforce minimum rental duration and to ensure compliance with condominium regulations. The dispute highlights differing interpretations of how the by-law applies in practice, including what arrangements are considered allowable and how enforcement is carried out. The conflict is confined to the condominium community involved, where residents and management are seeking clarity and resolution on whether existing or planned housing arrangements for foreign workers comply with the stated requirement. The matter draws attention to how building rules can affect tenant eligibility and rental practices within private residential developments.