: Full legal names and NRIC/Passport numbers of all parties, and the complete address of the property. Lease Term : Specific start and end dates of the tenancy.

To be legally enforceable in a Singapore court, the tenancy agreement must be stamped, and stamp duty must be paid to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). By default, the tenant pays the stamp duty.

Premises The Landlord lets to the Tenant the residential premises at [Full address of property] (the “Premises”), together with the fixtures and fittings listed in Schedule A.

Typically applicable only to 24-month leases after the first 12 months have passed. Notice Period: Usually requires a 2-month written notice.

This section locks in the timeline and financial mechanics of the lease.

Keeping the interior of the property in a clean, tenantable condition.

A "solid" agreement, as recommended by real estate professionals and templates often used by PropNex agents, should include these core sections:

While PropNex agents use internal, proprietary forms for their clients, you can find standard templates that follow similar professional guidelines at these sources: Propnex tenancy agreement template

Generic templates are often heavily biased toward the landlord. Professional templates strike a fair balance, reducing friction between parties.

Typically one month’s rent paid upon signing the Letter of Intent (LOI), which later converts into the first month’s rent.

However, it is important to note that while the PropNex template is comprehensive, it is not entirely immutable. Both parties, through their agents or legal counsel, can negotiate amendments—such as changing the furniture list, adjusting the rent-free period for commercial tenants, or modifying the diplomatic clause’s activation period. The template serves as a starting point for negotiation rather than an unchangeable contract. Therefore, anyone using it should read every clause carefully, as boilerplate language may sometimes favor the drafting agency’s typical landlord clientele.

This defines the duration of the lease.

As Singapore’s largest listed real estate agency, PropNex provides standard templates that reflect current local housing laws, Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) guidelines, and market best practices. What is a PropNex Tenancy Agreement Template?

Usually requires the tenant to stay at least 12 months. Notice period: Typically requires a 2-month written notice.