Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships, validity and enforcement of contracts in Singapore. Forms the fundamental basis for contract formation and execution.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Chapter 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts, including limitations on exclusion clauses and establishes reasonableness test for contract terms. Particularly relevant for hold harmless provisions.
Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act: Applies specifically to rental properties within strata-titled developments, governing maintenance obligations and common property usage.
Housing and Development Act: Governs HDB properties, including special rules and restrictions for rental agreements involving public housing units.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act: Defines legal rights and obligations of property owners, affecting the scope and limitations of rental agreements.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Provides protection against unfair practices in consumer transactions, including rental agreements, and ensures fair dealing.
Stamp Duties Act: Outlines requirements for proper stamping of tenancy agreements and associated fiscal obligations.
Insurance Requirements: mandatory insurance coverage and liability insurance considerations that need to be addressed in the hold harmless agreement.
Indemnification Clauses: Legal requirements for clear writing of indemnification provisions, limitations on contracting out of negligence, and reasonableness requirements.
