Women's Charter (Chapter 353): Primary legislation governing family law matters in Singapore, including protection of family members and maintenance obligations. Essential for understanding family rights and responsibilities in eviction contexts.
Mental Capacity Act: Legislation ensuring protection of persons lacking mental capacity and establishing requirements for their legal representation. Crucial for verifying if the family member has capacity to understand and respond to the eviction notice.
Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA): Specific legislation governing Muslim family law in Singapore. Must be considered if any parties involved are Muslim as different legal rules and procedures may apply.
Residential Property Act: Legislation governing private residential property ownership rights and restrictions in Singapore. Provides framework for property possession and occupancy rights.
Housing and Development Board (HDB) Act: Legislation governing public housing in Singapore, including regulations on occupancy, family schemes, and property rights in HDB flats.
Common Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles regarding property rights and peaceful possession, derived from case law and legal precedents in Singapore.
Property Law: Legal framework governing rights of property owners and co-owners, including duties and responsibilities related to property possession and transfer.
Civil Law Act: General legislation governing contractual principles and legal capacity to enter into agreements in Singapore, relevant for the formal aspects of the eviction notice.
