Up to 3 years’ jail proposed as penalty for Hong Kong landlords of substandard subdivided flats

[HKFP] - 11/27/2024

Landlords of substandard subdivided units could see fines of HK$300,000 or prison sentences of up to three years under penalties proposed by the Hong Kong government. The Housing Bureau said in a Chinese-language consultation document submitted to the legislature on Wednesday that the government (…)



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