Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing assignments and contracts, including specific provisions for valid assignments of choses in action
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Governs property law matters including requirements for legal assignments and notice requirements for property-related transactions
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Regulates tax implications of rental income assignment, including reporting requirements and withholding tax considerations
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Governs stamp duty obligations for assignment documents and timing requirements for stamping
Registration of Deeds Act (Cap. 269): Sets out requirements for registration of deeds and determines priority of interests
Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Relevant if assignment is related to moneylending arrangements, ensuring compliance with moneylending regulations
Bankruptcy Act (Cap. 20): Addresses bankruptcy implications and protection of creditors' interests in assignments
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Applicable when any party is a company, covering corporate authority requirements and execution formalities
Common Law Principles: General principles regarding assignments developed tHRough case law and judicial precedent
Equitable Principles: Principles of fairness and equity that apply to assignment transactions
Notice Requirements: Legal requirements for notifying tenants and other relevant parties about the assignment of rental income
Deed Execution Requirements: Formal requirements for valid execution of deeds including witnessing and attestation
