Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Key legislation requiring guarantees to be in writing and signed, particularly Section 6. Fundamental for the formal requirements of the guarantee.
Landlord and Tenant Act (Cap. 163): Governs the fundamental landlord-tenant relationship and underlying lease obligations that are being guaranteed.
Housing and Development Act (Cap. 129): Crucial for HDB properties, containing specific regulations on subletting and guarantees for public housing.
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Establishes general contract law principles, requirements for valid contract formation, and provisions regarding consideration.
Stamp Duties Act: Governs requirements for proper stamping of guarantee documents and timing of stamp duty payments.
Bankruptcy Act (Cap. 20): Addresses implications of guarantor's bankruptcy and rights of creditors in such situations.
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets time limits for enforcing guarantees and prescription periods for claims.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection and handling of personal data of guarantors, including consent requirements.
Common Law Principles: Relevant case law and judicial precedents regarding guarantees in Singapore's legal system.
Market Practice Standards: Standard market practices and customs in Singapore regarding lease guarantees.
Enforceability Requirements: Specific legal requirements to ensure the guarantee is enforceable in Singapore courts.
Guaranteed Obligations Framework: Legal framework for clearly defining the scope and extent of guaranteed obligations.
Rights of Subrogation: Legal principles governing the guarantor's rights of subrogation and indemnity under Singapore law.
