Landlord and Tenant

9 cases · February 2025 to March 2026

Overview

Landlord and Tenant appeared in 7 reported judgments in Singapore between February 2025 to January 2026. Key sub-topics included Recovery of possession — Holding over — Double rent chargeable for duration of holding over (2) and Breach of contract (1). The most active judge was Georgina Lum (2 cases), and the leading firm was Allen & Gledhill LLP (2 cases).

Data coverage: between February 2025 to January 2026

Which law firms handle the most Landlord and Tenant cases in Singapore?

Allen & Gledhill LLP leads in landlord and tenant with 2 cases between February 2025 to January 2026, followed by Meritus Law LLC (1 case) and Netto & Magin LLC (1 case). 16 firms appeared in landlord and tenant cases during this period.

Who are the leading Landlord and Tenant lawyers in Singapore?

Hewage Ushan Saminda Premaratne is the most active landlord and tenant lawyer in Singapore with 1 case appearance between February 2025 to January 2026, followed by Seow Fu Hong Colin (1) and Huang Qianwei (1). 38 lawyers appeared in landlord and tenant cases during this period.

Which judges handle the most Landlord and Tenant cases in Singapore?

Georgina Lum has handled 2 cases in landlord and tenant between February 2025 to January 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Philip Jeyaretnam (2 cases) and See Kee Oon (1 case) are also among the most active. 7 judges heard landlord and tenant cases.

How many landlord and tenant cases are heard in Singapore courts?

Between February 2025 to January 2026, 7 reported judgments involved landlord and tenant in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the High Court (General Division) (5 cases).

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore landlord and tenant cases?

The main sub-topics in Singapore landlord and tenant litigation between February 2025 to January 2026 were Recovery of possession — Holding over — Double rent chargeable for duration of holding over (2 cases), Breach of contract (1 case), Covenant for quiet enjoyment (1 case), Covenants — Breach of tenant’s covenants (1 case).

Case Volume by Year

6
25
3
26
2025–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

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

Recovery of possession — Reinstatement works 1 case

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

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

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

Key Statutes

cited in 3 cases
cited in 2 cases
cited in 1 case
Moneylenders Act
cited in 1 case
Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 1 case
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case

Court Distribution

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