Planning Act (Chapter 232): Primary legislation governing land use and property development in Singapore, which affects residential property usage and occupancy requirements
Housing and Development Act (Chapter 129): Regulates public housing (HDB) in Singapore, including rules on subletting, occupancy, and eligibility requirements
Private Residential Tenancy Act: Governs the relationship between landlords and tenants in private residential properties, including rights and obligations
Building Control Act: Sets standards for building safety and maintenance, which affects residential property conditions and habitability requirements
Fire Safety Act: Establishes fire safety requirements for residential properties, including necessary precautions and equipment
HDB Rules and Regulations: Specific guidelines for public housing, including subletting quotas, minimum occupation periods, and eligible occupants
URA Guidelines: Urban Redevelopment Authority guidelines for private properties, including usage restrictions and occupancy limits
Contract Law (Chapter 2): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, terms, and enforcement in Singapore
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Provides general principles of civil law applicable to residential agreements and disputes
Misrepresentation Act (Chapter 390): Protects parties against false statements or misrepresentations in contractual agreements
Immigration Act: Regulates foreign tenants' eligibility to rent property in Singapore and related requirements
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in rental agreements and tenant information
COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020: Temporary legislation affecting rental agreements during the pandemic period, including relief measures
Minimum Stay Duration Requirement: Regulation requiring minimum rental period of 3 months for private residential properties
Stamp Duty Requirements: Mandatory duty payments for tenancy agreements to be legally recognized in Singapore
