Residential Tenancies Act: Primary legislation (Cap. 258) governing residential tenancy matters in Singapore, including notice requirements and tenant-landlord obligations
Civil Law Act: Cap. 43 of Singapore laws providing fundamental contract law principles applicable to tenancy agreements
Common Law Principles: Established legal precedents and principles from case law that govern contractual relationships in tenancy matters
Notice Period Requirements: mandatory notice periods (typically 1-2 months) that must be adhered to when terminating a tenancy, as specified in the tenancy agreement
Notice Delivery Method: Legal requirement for the notice to be provided in writing to ensure validity and enforceability
Party Identification: Legal requirement for proper identification of all parties and the property involved in the tenancy termination
Tenancy Agreement Compliance: Obligation to ensure the move-out notice complies with all terms specified in the original tenancy agreement
Security Deposit Procedures: Legal framework governing the return of security deposits and any permitted deductions
Property Handover Requirements: Legal obligations regarding the condition and process of returning the property to the landlord
State of Repair Obligations: Legal requirements regarding the condition in which the property must be returned, including repair and maintenance obligations
Utility Account Termination: Requirements for proper closure and transfer of utility accounts associated with the property
CEA Guidelines: Council for Estate Agencies guidelines that may affect the move-out process and documentation
BCA Guidelines: Building and Construction Authority guidelines applicable to residential properties during handover
