Security and Futures Act (SFA): Primary legislation governing securities and financial instruments in Singapore, including regulations on handling of security deposits
Landlord and Tenant Act: Key legislation governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including provisions for security deposits and their handling
Civil Law Act: Fundamental legislation governing contractual relationships and civil obligations in Singapore
HDB Regulations: Specific regulations governing security deposits for Housing and Development Board properties in Singapore
Residential Property Act: Legislation governing residential property transactions and related security deposits in Singapore
COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020: Temporary legislation that may affect security deposit handling during the pandemic period
Contract Law Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, and consideration that must be considered in security deposit agreements
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory requirements for providing notice before making claims against security deposits
Wear and Tear Provisions: Legal principles distinguishing between fair wear and tear and damage that can be claimed against security deposits
Interest Calculations: Regulations regarding interest accrual and calculations on security deposits where applicable
Statutory Limitation Periods: Time limits within which claims against security deposits must be made
Maximum Deposit Regulations: Rules governing the maximum amount that can be collected as security deposit
Permitted Deductions Framework: Guidelines on what can legally be deducted from security deposits
Deposit Return Timeframes: Legal requirements for the timing of security deposit returns after lease termination
Documentation Requirements: Legal requirements for maintaining records and documentation related to security deposits
