Planning Act (Chapter 232): Primary legislation governing the development and use of land and buildings in Singapore, including zoning requirements and property usage restrictions
Housing and Development Act: Regulates public housing (HDB properties) in Singapore, including restrictions on rental and usage of HDB flats
Residential Property Act: Controls the purchase and rental of residential properties by foreign persons in Singapore
Civil Law Act: Provides the fundamental legal framework for contracts and civil matters in Singapore
Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act: Governs the maintenance of strata properties and common property management
COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020: Temporary provisions affecting rental agreements during the COVID-19 period
HDB Regulations: Specific rules for HDB properties including minimum rental periods (6 months), subletting quotas, and eligibility criteria
URA Guidelines: Urban Redevelopment Authority guidelines on property usage, including minimum rental period (3 months) for private properties
MCST By-laws: Management Corporation Strata Title regulations specific to individual strata-titled properties
Stamp Duty Requirements: Mandatory duty payments for rental agreements as per IRAS requirements
Fire Safety Regulations: Compliance requirements with Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) fire safety codes
Contract Act Provisions: Legal requirements for valid contracts including offer, acceptance, consideration, and capacity to contract
Security Deposit Regulations: Guidelines on collection, maintenance, and return of security deposits
Head Lease Requirements: Specific provisions required in the head lease to allow for rent-to-rent arrangements
Insurance Requirements: Mandatory and recommended insurance coverage for rent-to-rent arrangements including public liability and content insurance
