Renting or renting out a private residential property

Here is an overview of the process of renting and leasing out a private residential property on your own in Singapore.

Step 1: Familiarise yourself with the rules and regulations

If you wish to rent a private residential property/ room, you should first familiarise yourself with the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) rules and regulations.

Step 2: Go through checklists for rental transactions

Next, you are encouraged to go through the respective checklists for your rental transaction before signing a tenancy agreement.

• Checklist for Lease of Residential Property for Compliance with the Immigration Act and Women's Charter (PDF, 174KB) (For property agents)

• Checklist for Landlord/Property Agent of Landlord for Renting of Private Residential Property (PDF, 237KB)

• Checklist for Tenant/Property Agent of Tenant for Renting of Private Residential Property (PDF, 200KB)

Step 3: Negotiate and sign contract

When you are ready to sign a tenancy agreement, you may wish to use the Tenancy Agreement Template for Private Residential Property (PDF, 409KB) for your rental transaction.

You are free to negotiate the terms and conditions of the tenancy with the other party before signing the tenancy agreement.

This template is just a guide and is not compulsory. It is aimed at protecting the interest of both landlords and tenants by including clauses relating to the main aspects of a tenancy for parties to negotiate, while providing flexibility by allowing additional clauses to be included.