Tuen Mun Villa Co-Owners Fined Over HK$56,000 for Unlicensed Structures
Crhk · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Two co-owners of a residential villa in Tuen Mun have been convicted and fined over HK$56,000 for refusing to remove unauthorized structures beneath their property. The Buildings Department issued a demolition order under the Building Ordinance, but the owners failed to comply within the specified deadline, leading to prosecution. The case highlights the department's ongoing enforcement efforts against unauthorized building works in Hong Kong.
Key Points
- Two co-owners of a villa on Tsing Tai Road in Tuen Mun were convicted at Tuen Mun Magistrate's Courts on Friday
- The court imposed a total fine of HK$56,370, with HK$49,370 representing daily penalties for the ongoing offense
- The unauthorized structures beneath the villa covered approximately 48 square metres
- The Buildings Department issued the demolition order under Section 24(1) of the Building Ordinance (Cap. 123)
- The structures were built without prior approval or consent from the Buildings Department
- Following the owners' failure to comply, the Buildings Department initiated prosecution proceedings
Why It Matters
The case demonstrates the Buildings Department's commitment to enforcing unauthorized building regulations, with significant financial penalties imposed on property owners who fail to rectify contraventions promptly . As Hong Kong continues its enforcement campaign against illegal structures, owners are reminded that non-compliance with demolition orders carries substantial legal and financial consequences .
The case demonstrates the Buildings Department's commitment to enforcing unauthorized building regulations, with significant financial penalties imposed on property owners who fail to rectify contraventions promptly . As Hong Kong continues its enforcement campaign against illegal structures, owners are reminded that non-compliance with demolition orders carries substantial legal and financial consequences .