The number of coins that you can use in a single transaction is 20 coins per denomination. The Singapore Currency Acts says that coins are “legal tender up to their […]
Legal costs for proceedings at the Small Claims Tribunals
In response to a question in Parliament concerning legal costs for proceedings at the Small Claims Tribunals, the Minister of Law Mr K Shanmugam explained that costs for proceedings at the Small […]
Short term rental illegal in Singapore under New Law
The Singapore Parliament passed a new law which makes short term rental illegal in Singapore. The amended Planning Act makes it illegal for property owners to rent out rent out […]
Manager of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
What are REITs? Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are collective investment schemes. A trust is set up to invest in a portfolio of income generating real estate assets such as […]
What is Mediation?
What is Mediation? Mediation is a way of resolving disputes without the need to go through a trial in court. It involves an independent third party, a mediator, who helps […]
Does a photographer need an individual’s consent to take a photograph of the individual?
Does a photographer need an individual’s consent to take a photograph of the individual in public? The general answer is that in Singapore there is no law that specifically says […]
Stalking is an Offence in Singapore
Stalking is an offence in Singapore. Section 7 of the Protection from Harassment Act provides “No person shall unlawfully stalk another person”. What is Stalking? Stalking is a course of […]
Who can Claim under the Maintenance of Parents Act
Maintenance of Parents Act The Maintenance of Parents Act of Singapore allows a parent to claim maintenance from his or her children who are capable of supporting that parent if the parent […]
Proxy at Meeting of Management Corporation
A proxy is a person authorised to act on behalf of another. In the context of a meeting of a Management Corporation (MC), a proxy is a person who is designated […]
Deed of Separation
What is a Deed of Separation A Deed of Separation, or sometimes called a Separation Agreement, is a contract entered into between a husband and wife, where they agree to […]