Plain answers to common dispute questions
General information on Singapore law, written in everyday language. Read up before you decide anything, then speak with a lawyer about your own situation.
Disputes & claims guides
What to do when a dispute starts, and how claims are resolved in Singapore.
Starting and resolving a claim
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What is a letter of demand, and what should you do if you receive one?
A letter of demand is a formal warning that someone intends to take legal action unless you pay or act by a deadline. It is not a lawsuit, but how you respond can shape what happens next.
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How does a civil claim proceed in the Singapore courts?
An outline of the main stages of a civil claim under the Rules of Court 2021, from the steps you take before filing to judgment and appeal.
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Small Claims Tribunals or court: which is right for your claim?
The Small Claims Tribunals offer a quick, informal and low-cost route for smaller disputes, but only certain claims qualify. Here is how to tell whether yours does.
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Arbitration or court: how do they differ?
Both arbitration and litigation produce a binding decision, but they differ on privacy, choice of decision-maker, appeals and enforcement abroad.
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How do you get paid under the Security of Payment Act?
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act gives contractors and suppliers a right to progress payments and a quick way to resolve payment disputes. Its deadlines are strict.
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How are disputes with your MCST or condominium neighbours resolved?
Disputes over leaks, by-laws, common property and management decisions are common in strata developments. There is a set path for resolving them, ending with the Strata Titles Board.
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How are landlord and tenant disputes resolved?
Most disputes between landlords and tenants turn on the tenancy agreement. This guide covers deposits, repairs, ending a lease early, unpaid rent and where claims are decided.
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Statutory demands, winding up and bankruptcy: what if someone owes you money?
A statutory demand under the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act is a powerful step for an undisputed debt. It is also a serious one, and is not meant for debts that are genuinely in dispute.
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