Statute Details
- Title: Land Titles (Strata) (Non-Application of Section 6) (Consolidation) Notification
- Act Code: LTSA1967-N4
- Legislative Type: Subsidiary legislation (Notification)
- Authorising Act: Land Titles (Strata) Act (Chapter 158, Section 63)
- Current Version Status: Current version as at 27 Mar 2026 (Revised Edition 2010)
- Key Provisions: Section 1 (Citation); Section 2 (Specified buildings where section 6 of the Act does not apply)
- Commencement Date: Not stated in the extract (notification provisions apply to the specified buildings as identified)
- Specified Buildings (Section 2): (a) Tanjong Pagar Complex (Lot 1074C TS 23, Certificate of Title Vol. 611 Folio 96) — PSA Corporation Limited; (b) PSA Building (Lot 2697T Mukim 1, Certificate of Title Vol. 605 Folio 151) — Heliconia Realty Pte Ltd.
What Is This Legislation About?
The Land Titles (Strata) (Non-Application of Section 6) (Consolidation) Notification is a targeted legal instrument under Singapore’s strata land framework. In essence, it identifies particular buildings for which a specific statutory requirement—found in section 6 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act—does not apply.
Strata legislation in Singapore generally provides a legal mechanism for subdividing buildings into units (for example, apartments, offices, or other strata lots) and for registering those units under a strata title system. However, not every building or development is treated identically. The strata regime includes provisions that can be modified or disapplied by notifications issued under the Act’s enabling power.
This Notification does not create a new strata system. Instead, it operates as an exception: it “carves out” certain buildings from the operation of section 6 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act. For practitioners, the practical significance is that the specified buildings will follow a different legal pathway (or will not be subject to the particular requirement) that would otherwise apply under section 6.
What Are the Key Provisions?
Section 1 (Citation) is straightforward. It provides the short title by which the Notification may be cited. This is standard for subsidiary legislation and assists with legal referencing in conveyancing, submissions, and regulatory correspondence.
Section 2 (Specified buildings) is the operative provision. It states that the Minister specifies that the provisions of section 6 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act shall not apply to the buildings listed in paragraphs (a) and (b). The Notification therefore functions as a disapplication order: for the named buildings, section 6’s requirements are excluded.
The Notification specifies two buildings, each identified with a high degree of precision using lot numbers and title particulars:
(a) Tanjong Pagar Complex — Lot 1074C TS 23 comprised in Certificate of Title Vol. 611 Folio 96, controlled, managed and administered by PSA Corporation Limited. The extract notes that this specification was introduced by S 187/2004 (7 April 2004).
(b) PSA Building — Lot 2697T Mukim 1 comprised in Certificate of Title Vol. 605 Folio 151, controlled, managed and administered by Heliconia Realty Pte Ltd. This specification was introduced by S 188/2004 (12 April 2004).
Although the extract does not reproduce the text of section 6 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act, the legal effect is clear: whatever section 6 requires (or whatever process it mandates) is not applicable to these buildings. In practice, this can affect how strata titles are created, how certain declarations or procedural steps are handled, or how the statutory regime is applied to those specific developments.
Consolidation aspect. The Notification is described as a “(Consolidation) Notification” and is presented in a revised edition (2010). Consolidation typically means that earlier amendments or related instruments are brought together into a single consolidated text for ease of reference. Here, the legislative history indicates earlier subsidiary legislation entries (SL 187/2004 and SL 188/2004) that specified the buildings. The consolidated notification ensures that the current legal position can be easily identified without searching multiple earlier instruments.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
This Notification is structured in a minimal, two-section format:
- Section 1: Citation provision.
- Section 2: The disapplication clause, listing the specified buildings to which section 6 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act does not apply.
There are no schedules in the extract. Instead, the buildings are enumerated directly within section 2 using precise land and title references. This drafting approach is typical for notifications that operate by identifying specific land parcels or developments rather than by describing a general class.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
The Notification applies to the specified buildings listed in section 2. Its legal effect is therefore tied to the land parcels and title particulars identified—rather than to a broad category of persons (such as all developers, all owners, or all strata proprietors).
That said, the practical impact will be felt by parties involved with those buildings, including:
- Owners and strata proprietors of units within the specified buildings (to the extent their rights and obligations are affected by the disapplication of section 6);
- Developers, managers, and administrators responsible for the building’s strata administration (the Notification expressly identifies the controlling/managed/administrative entities);
- Practitioners (conveyancers, solicitors, and land title professionals) dealing with registration, documentation, and compliance steps that would otherwise be triggered by section 6.
Because the Notification is a disapplication instrument, it does not generally “apply” to everyone in Singapore. Instead, it creates a specific exception within the strata regime for the named developments.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
For legal practitioners, the importance of this Notification lies in its ability to change the compliance landscape for particular buildings. In strata conveyancing and registration work, statutory requirements can determine what documents must be prepared, what declarations must be made, and what statutory processes must be followed. When a notification disapplies a provision, it can alter the legal steps required for transactions and for the administration of strata titles.
Even though the Notification is short, it can have outsized practical consequences. If section 6 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act would normally impose a requirement relevant to the creation, management, or registration of strata titles, then the disapplication means that the specified buildings will not be subject to that requirement. This can affect:
- Registration strategy when dealing with strata lots or related instruments;
- Due diligence for purchasers and lenders, who must understand whether certain statutory constraints or procedural steps apply;
- Regulatory compliance for building management entities, which may need to follow alternative pathways or rely on different statutory bases.
From an enforcement and risk perspective, the Notification also serves as a reminder that the strata regime is not always uniform. Practitioners should not assume that the default provisions of the Land Titles (Strata) Act apply identically to every development. Instead, they should check whether any notifications or exemptions exist that modify the application of key sections.
Finally, the consolidation and the availability of a current version as at 27 March 2026 are important for legal certainty. In practice, counsel will often rely on the consolidated text to confirm the current legal position, particularly when advising on transactions involving long-standing developments whose strata arrangements may have evolved over time.
Related Legislation
- Land Titles (Strata) Act (Chapter 158) — in particular, section 6 (disapplied) and section 63 (authorising power for notifications).
- Land Titles (Strata) (Non-application of Section 6) Notifications referenced in legislative history:
- SL 187/2004 (7 April 2004) — Tanjong Pagar Complex.
- SL 188/2004 (12 April 2004) — PSA Building.
Source Documents
This article provides an overview of the Land Titles (Strata) (Non-Application of Section 6) (Consolidation) Notification for legal research and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the official text for authoritative provisions.