Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contracts and property rights in Singapore. Essential for understanding the fundamental legal framework for lease assignments.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Key legislation containing provisions for property rights transfer and requirements for valid assignments of property interests.
Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Governs the registration requirements for leases and the transfer of registered interests in property in Singapore.
Planning Act (Cap. 232): Regulates zoning and land use restrictions, ensuring the assigned property complies with permitted use regulations.
Residential Property Act (Cap. 274): Specific legislation for residential properties, including restrictions on foreign ownership and residential property transactions.
Building Control Act (Cap. 29): Outlines building regulations and property maintenance obligations that must be considered in lease assignments.
Common Law Principles: Relevant case law and principles regarding assignment of contractual rights, landlord-tenant relationships, and notice requirements.
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Legislation governing stamp duty obligations and requirements for assignment documents.
Rules of Court: Procedural requirements and guidelines for the registration and filing of lease assignment documents.
