Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships in Singapore, establishing fundamental principles of contract law
Contract Law of Singapore: Body of law governing formation, execution, and enforcement of contracts, including principles derived from case law
Common Law Principles: Legal principles derived from English common law tradition that influence Singapore's contract law interpretation
Residential Property Act: Legislation governing transactions involving residential properties, relevant if deposit is property-related
Housing and Development Act: Regulations specific to HDB properties and related transactions in Singapore
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act: Law governing property transactions and transfers, including deposit arrangements for property purchases
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Legislation protecting consumer interests and ensuring fair trading practices in transactions
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Law regulating unfair terms in contracts and protecting parties from unreasonable contract provisions
Banking Act: Legislation governing banking operations and financial transactions in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act: Law governing electronic transactions and digital payments, ensuring their legal validity
Currency Act: Legislation governing legal tender and currency transactions in Singapore
MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines issued by Monetary Authority of Singapore for financial transactions and deposits
AML/CFT Regulations: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism regulations for financial transactions
Limitation Act: Law setting time limits for legal actions and claims related to contractual disputes
