Leading Landlord and Tenant Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
19 reported cases · April 2023 to June 2026
Updated
What did Singapore courts decide in Landlord and Tenant?
Singapore courts issued 19 reported Landlord and Tenant judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (7), of the 2 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Appeal allowed (1). This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.
Compiled from 19 reported Landlord and Tenant judgments published on eLitigation. Counts and figures are derived from the judgments themselves; the Attorney-General's Chambers is excluded from the counsel and firm counts as the public prosecutor.
Outcome data updated
Across 19 reported Landlord and Tenant judgments in Singapore courts (April 2023 to June 2026), Tan Kok Quan Partnership is the most active firm by reported case count (2 cases), Marina Chin Li Yuen is the most active lawyer (2 case appearances). This ranks named firms and lawyers by how often they appear in reported decisions — a descriptive count of activity, not an assessment of quality or standing.
Overview
Landlord and Tenant appears in 19 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Recovery of possession — Holding over — Double rent chargeable for duration of holding over (4), Covenants — Breach of tenant’s covenants (3) and Agreements for leases (2). The most active judge by reported case count is Jared Kang Chern Wey (3 cases) and the most active firm is Tan Kok Quan Partnership (2 cases).
Which law firms handle the most Landlord and Tenant cases in Singapore?
Tan Kok Quan Partnership leads in Landlord and Tenant with 2 cases between April 2023 and June 2026, followed by Allen & Gledhill LLP (2 cases) and Tan Kim Seng & Partners (2 cases). 28 firms appeared in Landlord and Tenant cases during this period.
Who are the leading Landlord and Tenant lawyers in Singapore?
Marina Chin Li Yuen is the most active Landlord and Tenant lawyer in Singapore with 2 case appearances between April 2023 and June 2026, followed by Darren Ng Zhen Qiang (2) and Gitta Priska Adelya (2).
Which judges handle the most Landlord and Tenant cases in Singapore?
Jared Kang Chern Wey has handled 3 Landlord and Tenant cases between April 2023 and June 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Georgina Lum (2 cases) and Philip Jeyaretnam (2 cases) are also among the most active.
How many Landlord and Tenant cases are reported in Singapore courts?
19 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Landlord and Tenant, most often decided by Jared Kang Chern Wey.
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Landlord and Tenant cases?
The main sub-topics are Recovery of possession — Holding over — Double rent chargeable for duration of holding over (4), Covenants — Breach of tenant’s covenants (3) and Agreements for leases (2).
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Recovery of possession — Holding over — Double rent chargeable for duration of holding over 4 cases
Covenants — Breach of tenant’s covenants 3 cases
Agreements for leases 2 cases
Termination of leases — Forfeiture — Waiver of right to forfeiture 2 cases
Termination of leases — Forfeiture — Requirements under section 18(1) of Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 2 cases
Agreements for leases — Security deposits 1 case
Covenants — Repair — Security deposit 1 case
Distress for rent 1 case
Covenants 1 case
Duration of tenancy 1 case
Creation of tenancy — Whether a letter of intent to rent residential premises gave rise to a lease 1 case
Termination of leases — Whether covenants amounted to conditions of the tenancy agreement Landlord And Tenant — Covenants — Quiet enjoyment 1 case
Covenants — Repair 1 case
Rent and service charges 1 case
Breach of contract 1 case
Covenant for quiet enjoyment 1 case
Recovery of possession — Holding over 1 case
Recovery of possession — Reinstatement works 1 case
Termination of leases — Forfeiture 1 case
Contract — Breach 1 case
Covenant — Quiet Enjoyment 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
Termination of leases — Forfeiture — Repudiatory breach of the tenancy agreement 1 case
Termination of leases — Forfeiture — Requirements under s 18(1) of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1 case
Termination of leases — Forfeiture — Prohibition against assignment, subletting, parting with and sharing of possession and use of demised premises — s 18(8) of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1 case
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Methodology & disclaimer
Firms and lawyers are ranked by the number of reported Supreme Court judgments they appear in, published on eLitigation. Counts reflect appearances in reported decisions only — unreported matters, settlements, and advisory work are not included. This is a descriptive count of activity by reported case volume, not an assessment of quality or standing, and not an endorsement or recommendation of any firm or lawyer. It is information, not legal advice.