Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contracts and guarantees in Singapore, including Statute of Frauds requirements for guarantees to be in writing
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Regulates property transactions and rights, including leases and tenancies in Singapore
Planning Act (Cap. 232): Controls the development and use of land and buildings in Singapore
Housing and Development Act (Cap. 129): Governs public housing (HDB) properties and related tenancy matters
Residential Property Act (Cap. 274): Regulates the purchase and rental of residential properties by foreign persons
Misrepresentation Act (Cap. 390): Provides remedies for misrepresentation in contracts, including tenancy agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Restricts the extent to which civil liability can be avoided through contract terms
COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020: Temporary legislation affecting tenancy agreements during the pandemic period
Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act: Regulates management of strata-titled properties, relevant for condominium tenancies
State Lands Act: Governs the management and use of state lands, which may affect certain tenancy situations
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Requires proper stamping of tenancy agreements and determines applicable duty rates
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in tenancy agreements
Immigration Act: Relevant for tenancy agreements involving foreign tenants, affecting their legal status to rent
