Singapore legislation
Section 2
Section 2
Premium prohibited except on conditions
(1)
It shall be unlawful for any landlord, or agent of a landlord, as a condition of the grant, renewal or continuance of any lease or agreement for the tenancy of any building or part of a building, or for any person as a condition of giving up possession of any building or part of a building, to require the giving of any consideration whatsoever whether with or without reservation of rent unless —
particulars of the consideration and of the building or part of a building are furnished in a written document; and
that document is forthwith presented for inspection, by the landlord or his agent or any person giving up possession as aforesaid, to the Minister.
(2)
In this section “part of a building” includes any room or rooms in a building subject to a separate letting.