Singapore legislation

Clause 99

of Environmental Public Health Bill

Clause 99

Liability of transferor of property in respect of costs and expenses incurred by Commissioner

(1)

Where a person sells or transfers any property in respect of which costs and expenses have been incurred by the Commissioner in or about the execution of any work required to be done under this Act and the costs and expenses are recoverable under this Act from the owner thereof, such person shall continue to be liable for the payment of all such costs and expenses payable in respect of such property and for the performance of all other obligations imposed by this Act upon the owner of such property which became payable or were required to be performed prior to the transfer.

(2)

Nothing in this section shall affect the liability of the purchaser or transferee to pay the costs and expenses in respect of the property or the right of the Commissioner to recover the costs and expenses or to perform any obligations under this Act.