Landlord and Tenant

7 cases · February 2025 to January 2026

Overview

Landlord and Tenant disputes appeared in 7 reported decisions between February 2025 and January 2026, with the High Court (General Division) handling 5 cases and the High Court (Appellate Division) contributing 4 cases. Recovery of possession was a recurring theme, with holding over and double rent issues appearing in 2 cases and reinstatement works in 1 case. Forfeiture of leases appeared across multiple cases, including waiver of forfeiture rights and requirements under the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act.

Judges Georgina Lum and Philip Jeyaretnam each decided 2 landlord and tenant cases. Allen & Gledhill LLP appeared in 2 cases during this period.

Data coverage: between February 2025 and January 2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Recovery of possession — Holding over — Double rent chargeable for duration of holding over 2

Breach of contract 1

Covenant for quiet enjoyment 1

Covenants — Breach of tenant’s covenants 1

Termination of leases — Forfeiture — Waiver of right to forfeiture 1

Termination of leases — Forfeiture — Requirements under section 18(1) of Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1

Recovery of possession — Reinstatement works 1

Recovery of possession — Holding over 1

Creation of tenancy — Existence and nature of lease — Whether concept of repudiation and acceptance apply to leases — Whether lease was terminated 1

Termination of leases — Forfeiture 1

Contract — Breach 1

Covenant — Quiet Enjoyment 1

Court Distribution

SGHC 5 SGHC(A) 4 SGDC 2 SGMC 2

What are the most common landlord and tenant disputes in Singapore courts?

Among 7 landlord and tenant cases between February 2025 and January 2026, recovery of possession with holding over and double rent (2 cases), forfeiture of leases, breach of tenant's covenants, covenant for quiet enjoyment, and reinstatement works were the most common disputes.

Which judges handle landlord and tenant cases in Singapore?

Judges Georgina Lum and Philip Jeyaretnam each decided 2 landlord and tenant cases between February 2025 and January 2026. Judges See Kee Oon, Debbie Ong, and Woo Bih Li each heard 1 tenancy dispute during this period.