Residential Property Act (Chapter 274): Primary legislation governing residential property ownership and transactions in Singapore, including restrictions on foreign ownership
Land Titles Act (Chapter 157): Regulates the registration and transfer of land titles in Singapore, ensuring secure property ownership rights
Planning Act (Chapter 232): Controls land use and development in Singapore, including zoning regulations and permitted usage of properties
Building Control Act (Chapter 29): Governs building works and standards, ensuring structural integrity and safety of properties
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Chapter 61): Regulates property transactions and legal requirements for property transfers and leases
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Provides general principles of contract law applicable to tenancy agreements
Housing and Development Act: Governs public housing (HDB) properties and related tenancy matters if HDB property is involved
Environmental Public Health Act: Establishes requirements for property maintenance and environmental health standards
State Lands Act: Regulates the use and occupation of state lands if government property is involved
COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020: Temporary legislation affecting property transactions and tenant protections during the pandemic period
Stamp Duties Act (Chapter 312): Governs stamp duty payments required for tenancy agreements and property transactions
Property Tax Act (Chapter 254): Regulates property tax obligations for landlords and impacts on tenant responsibilities
SLA Registration Requirements: Administrative requirements for registering tenancy agreements with the Singapore Land Authority
Foreign Ownership Restrictions: Legal restrictions and additional requirements for foreign tenants or landlords
Security Deposit Regulations: Legal framework governing the collection, maintenance, and return of security deposits
Dispute Resolution Framework: Legal mechanisms and procedures for resolving tenancy disputes between parties
