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Lawmakers flag gaps in proposed changes to building management rules after Tai Po fire

Lawmakers flag gaps in proposed changes to building management rules after Tai Po fire
South China Morning Post Thursday 13 August 2026, 07:14 UTC By Jess Ma 1 min read
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Hong Kong lawmakers have warned of implementation challenges in a government proposal to tighten proxy votes and owner attendance at renovation meetings as part of a broader move to strengthen oversight of building maintenance after the Tai Po fire. Their warnings on Thursday coincided with the announcement of a second round of raids by the Competition Commission pertaining to a bid-rigging case involving 28 estates and contracts valued at around HK$500 million (US$63.7 million).

Hong Kong lawmakers have warned of implementation challenges in a government proposal to tighten proxy votes and owner attendance at renovation meetings as part of a broader move to strengthen oversight of building maintenance after the Tai Po fire. Their warnings on Thursday coincided with the announcement of a second round of raids by the Competition Commission pertaining to a bid-rigging case involving 28 estates and contracts valued at around HK$500 million (US$63.7 million). The government... [Image text:] T IE P EE ar- t er te te
Tai Po (PERSON) Hong Kong (LOCATION) the Competition Commission (ORG)
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