Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (SOPA): Primary legislation governing payment claims and liens in construction industry. Establishes framework for payment claims, dispute resolution, and sets out timelines and procedures for payment claims.
Companies Act: Legislation relevant for verifying and properly identifying corporate entities involved in the lien process.
Property Law Act: Governs property rights and interests, establishing the legal basis for liens on property.
Contract Law: Common Law principles ensuring the letter meets basic contractual requirements, including notice requirements and enforceability.
Limitation Act: Legislation governing time limits for filing liens and affecting when notices must be given.
Party Identification Requirement: Procedural requirement for proper identification of all parties involved in the lien process.
Property Description Requirement: mandatory requirement for clear and specific description of the property subject to the lien.
Amount Specification: Requirement to clearly state the specific amount owed that is subject to the lien.
Work Description Requirement: mandatory inclusion of detailed description of work/services performed.
Timeline Documentation: Requirement to document timeline of work performed and payments made or due.
SOPA Notice Requirements: Specific notice requirements under SOPA that must be complied with for valid lien notice.
Service of Notice Procedures: Proper procedures for serving the lien notice to relevant parties as per Singapore law.
