This is Owl Standard's compliance knowledge hub compiled for landlords. We believe landlords should understand the ordinance, standards, and timeline before making any decisions — not be pushed straight into a sales funnel.
A complete guide to the BHU Ordinance and landlord obligations.
Specific technical requirements on floor area, ceiling height, ventilation, and facilities.
Critical dates for legislation, registration, enforcement, and the grace period.
17+ questions and answers on the topics landlords care most about.
Not all subdivided flats can obtain BHU certification. Learn which unit types are ineligible and why — before spending money on an assessment.
BHU ventilation requirements explained: mechanical ventilation specs, air change rates, and what landlords need to know about the most commonly failed certification step.
Internal floor area must be at least 8 sq m (bathroom included) and ceiling height at least 2.3m (measured at lowest point). Includes calculation methods and solutions for non-compliant units.
With 500+ subdivided units under management over 8 years, Owl Square Group shares the 5 most common misconceptions landlords hold about BHU compliance.
Market cost ranges for fire doors, mechanical ventilation, and independent utilities metering — the three most common BHU renovation items.
A complete breakdown of BHU compliance costs, including HKIS market benchmarks and hidden costs landlords often overlook.
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.
How the 8 sq m is measured, bathroom inclusion rule, and the 2.3m measurement point.
Natural vs mechanical ventilation routes, technical requirements, and when ventilation cannot be achieved.
Six ineligibility criteria: floor area, ceiling height, ventilation, building type, public housing, and rooftop structures.
The knowledge hub provides general information. For your unit's specific situation, we recommend a direct WhatsApp consultation — get an assessment within 30 minutes.
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