Three co-owners fined over $80,000 for not complying with removal order

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     Three co-owners were convicted and fined $84,660 in total, of which $76,660 was the fine for the number of days that the offence continued, for failing to comply with a removal order issued under the Buildings Ordinance (BO) (Cap. 123) at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts on May 14 and yesterday (July 23) respectively.

     The case involved two unauthorised building works (UBWs) on and over the yard on the ground floor of a composite building in Lai Chi Kok Road, Sham Shui Po. A removal order was served on the co-owners under section 24(1) of the BO. Due to their failure to comply with the removal order, they were prosecuted by the BD.

     A spokesman for the BD said today (July 24), "UBWs may lead to serious consequences. Owners must comply with removal orders without delay. The BD will continue to take enforcement action against owners who fail to comply with removal orders, including instigation of prosecution, to ensure building and public safety. "

     Failure to comply with a removal order without reasonable excuse is a serious offence under the BO. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $200,000 and one year's imprisonment, and a further fine of $20,000 for each day that the offence continues.

Ends/Thursday, July 24, 2025
Issued at HKT 14:30

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