Animals have become an integral part of life within the Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats in Singapore. As more and more residents accept the notion of sharing a home with a pet, HDB apartments have developed into warm homes for both people and a variety of animal friends. However,…
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New: Code of Conduct for Fair Retail Leases in Singapore
A new code of conduct has been introduced to guide the negotiation of fair retail leases in Singapore. This article will give a brief overview of the code and its implications for retail tenants and landlords. It will cover: What the code of conduct is about Who the code of…
How Much Will It Cost to Hire a Probate Lawyer in Singapore?
Probate is a term commonly used to describe the process of applying for the right to deal with the affairs of someone who has died. In order to obtain the legal authority to deal with the deceased person’s assets (property, money and belongings which are collectively referred to as the…
Use Government Grants To Develop Your IP Capabilities
What can my business do to build its intellectual property (“IP”) capabilities? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of licensing? Besides licensing, what other options does my business have in commercialising its IP? If you are unsure about intellectual property law, you can read our articles detailing the…
What happens when your property is designated as a heritage site?
It is no secret that Singaporeans have a knack for investing in real estate and purchasing property. Many enter this race to acquire property with the intention to leave their assets to their children and future descendants. But what happens when something interferes with these plans? In this article, we…
6 reasons why the wishes in your will might not be followed
The erupting family feud between the relatives of Singapore’s late founding leader Mr Lee Kuan Yew regarding the demolition clause in his last will has drawn much public attention. Many Singaporeans have opined that Mr Lee’s last wishes, as evident in his last will, should be fulfilled and have expressed…
Divorce in a long term single-income family: What you need to know – By Mr Lim Chong Boon, PKWA Law Practice LLC
The recent decision in TNL v TNK [2017] SGCA 15 clarifies how matrimonial assets should be divided in divorces and allowed the Court to emphasize that mutual respect must be accorded for spousal contributions whether in the economic or homemaking spheres as both roles are equally fundamental to the well-being…
Protecting Borrowers From Moneylenders: What You Need To Know
On October 1, 2015, new regulations took effect for licensed non-bank moneylenders in Singapore regarding interest rates, unfair lending practices, unfair contracts and fees. Amongst these regulations were: an upfront administrative fee of not more than 10 per cent of the loan principle, when there was previously no stipulated upfront…
