Legislation is implemented in phases — each date carries specific legal consequences. This article explains each one and provides recommended landlord actions at every stage.
The Ordinance becomes law. Simultaneously, the 12-month registration period opens and landlords may register their subdivided units with the Buildings Department.
Landlords who fail to register before this date lose the 36-month grace period protection. This means enforcement applies immediately upon any future registration.
Units without certification and without registration that continue to be rented constitute an offence. Fine up to HKD 300,000 + imprisonment up to 3 years.
This phase is expected to see a surge in demand for Authorized Persons (APs) and a shortage of contractors. Prudent landlords should complete assessments and renovation works before this phase.
All subdivided flats used for rental must hold a valid BHU certificate. Units without certification will not be permitted to continue renting.
The Buildings Department may issue mandatory orders to cease renting. Persistent non-compliance results in revocation of certification eligibility and aggravated penalties.
BHU landlords face two compliance approaches. This guide analyses the real costs, risks and conditions of each option to help you decide.
Analysis of OC deed restrictions, their legal weight against BHU ordinance requirements, and three compliance paths available to landlords.
With fewer than 11 months until the 1 March 2027 BHU enforcement date, there are three things landlords must act on immediately.
The earlier you act, the better positioned you are to avoid the upcoming scarcity of Authorized Persons, contractor shortages, and unforeseen structural issues that require extra time.
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