Landlord and Tenant Act: Chapter 160 of Singapore laws - Primary legislation governing landlord-tenant relationships and security deposit matters
Civil Law Act: Chapter 43 of Singapore laws - Provides legal framework for civil matters including contract enforcement and monetary claims
Council for Estate Agencies Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines on security deposit handling and standard practices in Singapore's real estate industry
Limitation Act: Chapter 163 of Singapore laws - Specifies time limits for bringing legal claims, including property-related disputes
Small Claims Tribunals Act: Chapter 308 of Singapore laws - Relevant for dispute resolution if security deposit amount falls within tribunal jurisdiction
Community Mediation Centre Act: Legislation governing mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method for landlord-tenant disputes
Security Deposit Standard Practice: Common practice in Singapore: 1 month's rent as security deposit for 1-year lease; 2 months' rent for 2-year lease
Property Type Classification: Different rules and considerations apply based on whether the property is residential or commercial
Lease Duration Requirements: Documentation needed regarding specific lease period as it affects security deposit amount and return terms
Deposit Amount Verification: Confirmation of security deposit amount paid and documented in the lease agreement
Withholding Justification: Legal requirements for landlord to justify any withholding of security deposit
Time Elapsed Documentation: Records of time passed since lease termination, relevant for limitation periods and urgency of claim
