There are generally 3 standard formats (see items 1 to 3 in the table below) prescribed by HDB which do not require HDB’s prior approval, and you should inform your Lawyer of the purpose or purposes for the Power of Attorney.
| Purpose(s) for Power of Attorney | HDB’s Approval Required ? | |
| 1. | Sale, Subletting & General Management | No |
| 2. | Purchase, Subletting & General Management | No |
| 3. | Subletting & General Management Only | No |
| 4. | Selective Enbloc Redevelopment Scheme (Sers) | Yes |
| 5 | Surrender | Yes |
