Leading Landlord and Tenant Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
16 reported cases · May 2024 to June 2026
Updated
What did Singapore courts decide in Landlord and Tenant?
Singapore courts issued 16 reported Landlord and Tenant judgments between 2024–2026, 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 16 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 16 reported Landlord and Tenant judgments in Singapore courts (May 2024 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
The dataset records 12 Landlord and Tenant judgments handed down between May 2024 and April 2026, ranking the practice area 30th of 49 tracked areas. The General Division of the High Court (SGHC) heard the most, with the Magistrates' Court (SGMC), the Appellate Division (SGHC(A)) and the District Court (SGDC) also featuring. A total of 11 judges, 25 firms and 57 lawyers appeared. The most common issues were recovery of possession through holding over with double rent (4 cases), breach of tenant's covenants (3 cases), and forfeiture on termination of leases (2 cases).
Data coverage: between May 2024 and April 2026
Which law firms handle the most Landlord and Tenant cases in Singapore?
Tan Kok Quan Partnership, Allen & Gledhill LLP and Withers KhattarWong LLP each lead in Landlord and Tenant with 2 cases between May 2024 and April 2026, followed by Meritus Law LLC and Netto & Magin LLC with 1 case each. 25 firms appeared during this period.
Who are the leading Landlord and Tenant lawyers in Singapore?
Marina Chin Li Yuen, Darren Ng Zhen Qiang and Gitta Priska Adelya each recorded 2 Landlord and Tenant appearances between May 2024 and April 2026, among the most active lawyers in the dataset, alongside Nayo Leong with 2 appearances.
Which judges handle the most Landlord and Tenant cases in Singapore?
Georgina Lum, Kwek Mean Luck and Philip Jeyaretnam have each handled 2 Landlord and Tenant cases between May 2024 and April 2026, the most of any judges in the dataset. See Kee Oon, Debbie Ong Siew Ling and Woo Bih Li each recorded 1 case.
How many Landlord and Tenant cases are heard in Singapore courts?
The dataset records 12 Landlord and Tenant judgments handed down between May 2024 and April 2026. The General Division of the High Court (SGHC) was the primary court, with cases also heard in the Magistrates' Court, Appellate Division and District Court.
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Landlord and Tenant cases?
The leading sub-topics are recovery of possession through holding over with double rent (4 cases), breach of tenant's covenants (3 cases), waiver of the right to forfeiture (2 cases) and forfeiture requirements under section 18(1) of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (2 cases).
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
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
Termination of leases — Whether covenants amounted to conditions of the tenancy agreement Landlord And Tenant — Covenants — Quiet enjoyment 1 case
Covenants — Repair 1 case
Agreements for leases 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
Key Statutes
Court Distribution
Cases
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.