Hong Kong lawmakers pass bill to ban substandard tiny apartments

Hong Kong to ban low-grade tiny apartments

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Hong Kong passes new law to regulate subdivided flats, as housing minister assures no ‘significant’ rent hikes

Hong Kong lawmakers have passed a new law to regulate subdivided units, as the housing minister gives assurance that rents will not increase significantly after landlords bring their flats up to standard. This subdivided unit measuring only 76 square feet will be considered illegal under the new bill. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. On Friday morning, the Legislative Council (LegCo) passed the Basic Housing Units Bill, which requires all subdivided units …

Hong Kong passes Bill to ban ‘cage homes’ as urged by Beijing

Hong Kong’s lawmakers have passed a Bill to phase out substandard tiny residential units, as the government moves to address Beijing’s call to improve the city’s living conditions.

Hong Kong Passes Bill to Ban ‘Cage Homes’ as Urged by Beijing

Hong Kong’s lawmakers have passed a bill to phase out substandard tiny residential units, as the government moves to address Beijing’s call to improve the city’s living conditions.

Hong Kong lawmakers pass bill to ban substandard tiny apartments

Hong Kong lawmakers passed a bill Friday mandating a minimum size, an exclusive bathroom and other standards in subdivided apartments — a common living arrangement in one of the world’s least affordable cities.