Hire Purchase Act (Cap. 125): Primary legislation governing hire-purchase agreements in Singapore, which is relevant for rent-to-buy arrangements
Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Regulates the sale of goods and transfer of property ownership, crucial for the eventual transfer of title in rent-to-buy contracts
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (Cap. 52A): Ensures fair trading practices and consumer protection in transactions including rent-to-buy arrangements
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts and protects against unreasonable contract conditions
Residential Property Act (Cap. 274): Governs residential property transactions and ownership in Singapore, particularly relevant if the contract involves real estate
Housing and Development Board Act (Cap. 129): Regulates public housing matters and transactions involving HDB properties
Planning Act (Cap. 232): Controls land use and property development, important for property-related rent-to-buy contracts
Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Governs the registration and transfer of land titles in Singapore
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Regulates money lending activities and financial arrangements in contracts
Banking Act (Cap. 19): Governs banking operations and financial transactions in Singapore
Finance Companies Act (Cap. 108): Regulates finance companies that might be involved in rent-to-buy financing arrangements
Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, execution, and enforcement in Singapore
Misrepresentation Act (Cap. 390): Protects against false statements and misrepresentations in contract negotiations
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from the Monetary Authority of Singapore affecting financial aspects of rent-to-buy contracts
CASE Guidelines: Consumer Association of Singapore guidelines protecting consumer interests in contractual arrangements
