SingaporeNeighbor's Structure Encroaching on My Property in Singapore
You may demand removal or seek a court order under the Civil Law Act and Land Titles Act. Mediation via MCYS or SLA is strongly advised first.
What the Law Says
In Singapore, unauthorized physical intrusion onto your land — such as a wall, fence, roof overhang, or foundation — constitutes trespass and/or nuisance. The Civil Law Act grants remedies for interference with land possession, while the Land Titles Act empowers the Registrar of Titles to correct boundary errors and facilitates rectification of title plans upon proof of encroachment.
Under Section 336 of the Civil Law Act (Cap. 43), any person who unlawfully enters or remains on another’s land commits trespass, entitling the owner to damages or an injunction. Structural encroachments are treated as continuing trespass.
Section 102 of the Land Titles Act (Cap. 157) allows the Registrar to amend the title plan where a surveyor’s report confirms a boundary discrepancy — but only with consent of both parties or a court order. Unilateral alteration of boundaries is prohibited.
Statutory TextNo person shall, without lawful authority, enter or remain on any land in the possession of another.
— Civil Law Act (Cap. 43), s 336(1)
Statutory TextThe Registrar may, on application and on being satisfied that a correction is necessary... make such correction to the title plan as appears to him to be appropriate.
— Land Titles Act (Cap. 157), s 102(1)
What to Do
Engage a licensed surveyor to prepare a certified boundary survey report confirming the encroachment.
Attempt resolution via mediation through the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth’s (MCCY) Community Mediation Centres (CMC) — free, confidential, and non-adversarial.
If unresolved, consult a lawyer to issue a formal letter of demand; if ignored, file an originating claim in the General Division of the High Court seeking injunction and/or damages.
Where structural safety is at risk (e.g., shared walls), notify the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) — though BCA does not adjudicate ownership, it may require compliance with the Building Control Act.
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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-10-03.