{"id":911,"date":"2023-07-27T14:27:48","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T06:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/glossary\/?p=911"},"modified":"2023-07-27T14:27:48","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T06:27:48","slug":"force-majeure-defintion-understanding-importance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/glossary\/force-majeure-defintion-understanding-importance\/","title":{"rendered":"Force majeure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is force majeure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Force majeure is a legal term that refers to unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a contract. In Singapore’s real estate market, force majeure clauses are often included in property contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding force majeure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A force majeure clause is a contract provision that allows a party to suspend or terminate the performance of its obligations when certain circumstances beyond their control arise, making performance inadvisable, commercially impracticable, illegal, or impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more:<\/strong> Property lawyer in Singapore: How to choose the right one<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The types of events covered by a force majeure clause can vary, but they often include natural disasters, wars, strikes, riots, or government actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importance of Force Majeure in Real Estate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the context of real estate contracts, a force majeure clause can protect the parties involved in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, war, or pandemics. For instance, if a construction company is unable to complete a project on time due to a natural disaster, a force majeure clause could allow the company to delay completion without facing penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Force majeure clauses play a crucial role in real estate contracts, providing protection for the parties involved in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Understanding these clauses can help property buyers and sellers navigate their contractual obligations. However, the application of force majeure clauses can be complex, and it’s often advisable to seek legal advice when dealing with these issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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