Chapter 1.6.
State Lands Act

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Learning outcomes of this chapter:

  • Explain the implied covenants and conditions in the grant in perpetuity and State lease.
  • Understand when differential premium is payable.
  • Understand the nature of temporary occupation licence (TOL) issued by the State.
  • Describe the State’s reversionary interest in State leases and the power to acquire land compulsorily under Land Acquisition Act.

Related Multiple Choice Questions

Jack is interested in a small, irregular parcel of land next to his property for a garden extension. What term is used for such land parcels, and how might he acquire it?

A homeowner in Singapore wants to ensure that their friend can live in their house for a year while they're abroad. This can be formally arranged through a:

What is an implied covenant in the context of Singapore real estate leases?

Which Act allows the Singapore government to acquire land for public use, ensuring fair compensation for the landowners?

What principle binds leasehold covenants in Singapore?

What does the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) provide for certain property uses?

What must be registered with the Singapore Land Registry?

What must be done for leases exceeding seven years?

Irene, who owns a property with a 30-year leasehold interest on a JTC industrial site, wishes to ensure her interest is legally recognized. What must she do?

What distinguishes a lease from a license?

What is a key element of a lease that distinguishes it from a license in Singapore real estate?

What does the Land Acquisition Act allow the government to do?

What does not constitute an encroachment on State Land?

Cindy is a developer looking to prevent changes to the façade of the building she is developing. Which legal tool should she register to ensure this?

If a property owner in Singapore wants to grant someone the right to cross their land to access a public road, they would establish a: