Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships and obligations, including requirements for valid contracts in Singapore
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Regulates property transactions and interests in land, including specific requirements for assignment of leases
Residential Property Act (Cap. 274): Controls residential property ownership, particularly restrictions on foreign ownership of residential properties in Singapore
Planning Act (Cap. 232): Governs permitted use of property and zoning requirements that may affect lease assumptions
Registration of Deeds Act (Cap. 269): Specifies requirements for registration of property documents and legal instruments
Landlord and Tenant Act: Specific provisions for shops, hotels and residential properties, governing landlord-tenant relationships
Housing and Development Act: Governs HDB properties, including special requirements for lease assignments of public housing
Stamp Duties Act: Regulates stamp duty obligations for lease assignments and property transactions
Common Law Principles: Establishes principles for assignment of contractual rights and obligations, including novation requirements
Singapore Land Authority Regulations: Regulatory requirements from SLA governing land and property transactions
Urban Redevelopment Authority Guidelines: Planning and development guidelines that may impact property use and lease assumptions
HDB Regulations: Specific regulations governing transactions involving HDB properties
Monetary Authority of Singapore Guidelines: Financial regulations that may apply if the lease assumption involves financing arrangements
