Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships, including requirements for valid contracts and provisions regarding property transactions in Singapore
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Core legislation governing real property transactions, including requirements for property dealings and legal formalities for property transactions
Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Legislation covering registration requirements, land ownership rights, and title system requirements for property transactions
Planning Act (Cap. 232): Regulates zoning requirements, permitted land use, and development controls that may affect the property being leased
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Governs stamp duty obligations, payment timelines, and tax implications related to property transactions
Housing and Development Act (Cap. 129): Specific legislation for HDB properties, including restrictions on transactions and eligibility requirements for public housing
Real Estate Developers (Control and Licensing) Act: Legislation governing developer obligations and buyer protections for properties under development
Council of Estate Agencies Act: Regulates real estate agent involvement, responsibilities, and commission structures in property transactions
Common Law Principles: Relevant common law principles regarding property law and contract formation that supplement statutory requirements
Case Law Precedents: Relevant Singapore court decisions and precedents specifically related to option agreements and property transactions
Singapore Law Society Guidelines: Professional guidelines and requirements issued by the Law Society of Singapore for property transactions
MAS Regulations: Monetary Authority of Singapore regulations that may affect property transactions and related financial matters
