Land Titles Act (Chapter 157): Primary legislation governing registered land in Singapore, dealing with the registration of titles and dealings in land
Residential Property Act (Chapter 274): Controls the purchase and ownership of residential property by non-citizens and regulates dealings in residential property
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Chapter 61): Regulates the law relating to property transactions and the requirements for valid conveyancing
Stamp Duties Act (Chapter 312): Governs the stamp duty obligations and tax implications related to property transactions including relinquishment
Land Titles (Strata) Act (Chapter 158): Specific provisions for strata titles and shared property arrangements if the property is part of a strata development
Housing and Development Act (Chapter 129): Relevant when dealing with HDB properties, governing public housing regulations and ownership transfers
Legal Profession Act (Chapter 161): Governs the proper execution of legal documents including property deeds and the role of legal professionals
Property Ownership Verification: Legal requirement to verify current ownership status, encumbrances, and property type (freehold/leasehold)
SLA Registration Requirements: Singapore Land Authority's specific requirements for deed registration and property transfer documentation
Legal Capacity Requirements: Verification of parties' legal and mental capacity to execute a relinquishment deed, including age requirements
