Hire Purchase Act (Cap. 125): Primary legislation governing rental purchase/hire purchase agreements in Singapore. Regulates rights and obligations of parties, sets requirements for agreement content, and establishes consumer protection provisions.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (Cap. 52A): Protects consumers against unfair practices, ensures transparency in transactions, and regulates unfair terms in consumer contracts.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Restricts the extent to which civil liability can be excluded in contracts and regulates unreasonable indemnity clauses.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in handling customer information.
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Relevant property laws when the rental purchase agreement involves real property.
Registration Requirements: Specific registration requirements that may be applicable under various regulatory bodies in Singapore.
Misrepresentation Act (Cap. 390): Protects parties against false statements that may have induced contract formation.
Contract Law (Common Law): Common law principles governing contract formation, terms and conditions, and remedies for breach.
