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BHU Certification Specialists · End-to-End Landlord Services · Est. 2018

Can your subdivided flat
be legally rented
after 2027?

Owl Standard integrates Owl Square Group's eight years of property management experience to provide Hong Kong landlords with end-to-end BHU certification services — from assessment and renovation to certification and post-certification management, led throughout by a team that knows every type of unit.

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  •   8 years of operating experience · 500+ subdivided units managed
  •   Working alongside Authorized Person (AP) professional teams
  •   Coverage across 40+ locations in Hong Kong, Kowloon & NT
Key Dates

5 BHU Legislation Dates Every Landlord Must Know

The legislation is being phased in. Understanding where we are now allows landlords to plan their compliance timeline over the next four years — calmly, without panic.

2026.3
Ordinance Takes Effect
12-month registration period begins
Now · 2026.4
Registration Period Underway
The ideal window for landlords to prepare
2027.2
Registration Period Closes
Unregistered units lose grace period protection
2027.3
Enforcement Begins
Illegal letting: fine up to HKD 300,000 + imprisonment up to 3 years
2030.3
Full Enforcement
All rented units must hold a valid BHU certification
Live Countdown
Until the grace period ends
—
days · until 28 February 2030

We are still in the registration period — the best window for landlords to act.

The earlier you act, the more you avoid: tight Authorized Person availability, overbooked contractors, and extra delays from discovering structural issues.

Learn more about the legislation timeline →
Why Choose Owl Standard

From operations to compliance —
we know every type of unit.

500+

8 Years of Proven Operations

Since 2018, Owl Square has managed over 500 subdivided units across 40+ locations in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories.

Over 8 years we have handled units of every structure, age, and ownership situation — we know what problems arise and what renovations are feasible. We are not newcomers.

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Integrated Professional Team

BHU certification spans four professional disciplines: building surveying, structural engineering, fire services, and mechanical ventilation.

We work closely with registered Authorized Person (AP) teams — including registered architects, registered professional engineers, and registered professional surveyors (building surveying division). Landlords do not need to coordinate this themselves.

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Full Delegation, Single Point of Contact

From initial assessment, site inspection, compliance renovation, and certification application through to receiving the BHU certification — landlords communicate through one single contact.

After certification, you may continue to engage us for rental management, or manage independently — the choice is yours. We aim to make compliance simple.

Our Service Process

4 Stages from First Contact
to Receiving Certification

We will not ask you to sign a contract on the first call. The entire process begins with a free WhatsApp conversation and ends when your certificate is delivered. At every step, you will know exactly what comes next and what it costs.

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Free

Consultation

30 minutes via WhatsApp or phone to understand your unit's basic situation. If the unit is clearly unsuitable, we will tell you honestly.

Day 1
02
HKD 3,000

On-Site Assessment

Authorized Person conducts a 1.5–2 hour site inspection. A complete written assessment report with renovation recommendations and cost estimates is delivered within 72 hours.

Weeks 1–2
03
Unit-dependent

Renovation & Application

Our works team carries out all compliance renovations. Upon completion, the Authorized Person issues the certification report and submits Form BHU-01.

Weeks 4–12
04
5-year

Certification Received

Once the Buildings Department (BD) issues the certification, your unit may be legally rented for residential use. We assist you in maintaining compliance throughout the 5-year certification period.

Weeks 14–18
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60-Second Self-Check

Does your unit need
BHU certification?

Answer 5 simple questions to understand your unit's situation. We will not ask for your personal information at this stage.

Case Studies

Our Active Compliance Projects

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In Progress · Est. Q3 2026 Completion Prince Edward Road West tenement BHU certification — floor plan of 5 subdivided units undergoing compliance process
District
Kowloon — Prince Edward
Units
5
Property
Pre-war tenement
BHU Certification Service Case

Prince Edward Road West Tenement
· 5 Subdivided Units

After completing renovation of the units, the landlord proactively engaged Owl Standard to handle BHU certification. We are providing end-to-end service for 5 subdivided units (A 140 / B 100 / C 180 / D 140 / E 190 sf).

  • Authorized Person site inspection and certification report
  • Structural assessment and mechanical ventilation assessment
  • Required compliance renovation works
  • Form BHU-01 application and follow-up with Buildings Department (BD)

"Once the case is complete, we will publish the full service record, including renovation details, timeline, and a summary of BD correspondence. We believe landlords deserve to see the real process."

Learn More About This Case

More active cases will be published as they progress. If you would like your unit to be our next compliance case, contact us.

Compliance Knowledge Centre

Essential BHU Compliance
Information for Landlords

Chapter 01

Ordinance Explained

A complete guide to the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 and landlord obligations — scope of application, registration, grace period, and penalties.

12-min read · 4 sections
Chapter 02

Minimum Living Standards

Detailed technical requirements for BHU certification: minimum floor area 8 m², ceiling height, separate toilet and kitchen, independent utility metering.

9-min read · 6 standards
Chapter 03

Frequently Asked Questions

25+ questions and answers covering what landlords ask most — from "Will my unit definitely qualify?" to "Can cross-border landlords handle this remotely?"

25+ Q&As · Regularly updated

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Until the enforcement date of March 2027
— days

Your unit needs to start preparing now.

WhatsApp consultation is free, and our team replies within 30 minutes. For an on-site assessment and written report, the fee is HKD 3,000 — fully credited upon signing.

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