Statutory order
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I am in receipt of an order issued by Buildings Department. Can I ask for extension of time to carry out the works? |
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You may apply in writing to Buildings Department stating your grounds for extension of time. However, Buildings Department normally will not accede to such request (e.g. reason that the premises is subject to a tenancy agreement) except in very special cases and you are therefore advised to comply with the order without delay. Failure to comply with the order without reasonable excuse may result in prosecution and/or enforcement action by government to carry out the works on your behalf or both, and subsequently recover the cost of the works plus supervision charge from you. |
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How do I know if there are any outstanding orders issued by Buildings Department in respect of my building? |
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You may check against the records kept by Land Registry
as orders issued by Buildings Department would be registered in Land Registry and
discharged on compliance (Please refer to The Land Registry – Frequently Asked Questions – Search |
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Under what circumstances will Buildings Department carry out works on owner's behalf? |
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It is the owner's responsibility to comply with orders issued by Building Authority. Only in an emergency or in owner's default of an Order would Buildings Department carry out works on his behalf and recover the cost of the works from him. Any person who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with an order shall be guilty of an offence under section 40(1BA) or section 40(1BB) of the Buildings Ordinance (BO) as the case maybe. The former offence provision relates to non-compliance with an order served under section 24(1) for removal of Unauthorized Building Works by the person on whom the order is served and he shall be liable on conviction to a maximum fine of HK$200,000 and to a maximum imprisonment of one year and to a further maximum fine of HK$20,000 for each subsequent day during which failure to comply with the Order has continued. The latter offence provision relates to non-compliance with a statutory order served under BO section 24AA(1) by the person on whom the order is served and he shall be liable on conviction to a maximum fine of $50,000 and to a maximum imprisonment of three months and to a further maximum fine of HK$5,000 for each subsequent day during which failure to comply with the Order has continued. Besides, under section 40(1B), any person who fails to comply with a statutory order served on him other than under BO section 24(1) or section 24AA(1) shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a maximum fine of $50,000 and to a maximum imprisonment of one year and to a further maximum fine of HK$5,000 for each subsequent day during which failure to comply with the Order has continued. |
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I am the occupant of an unauthorised rooftop structure affected by your removal order and I will become homeless as a result of your demolition works. Will the Buildings Department offer me assistance? |
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According to the government policy, no person shall be made homeless as a result of government actions. Despite rooftop structures are unauthorised, the Buildings Department in accordance with this policy, has arranged with the Housing Department, Social Welfare Department and the Home Affairs Department to offer rehousing and social assistance to the occupants. Regarding the type of rehousing eligible, this is the jurisdiction of the Housing Department and will be assessed according to the rehousing eligibility of the affected occupant concerned. |
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What is the consequence of non-compliance with the statutory order issued against UBW? |
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What should I do if I want to make a statutory appeal under section 44 of the Buildings Ordinance against a decision by the Building Authority, such as an order to remove UBW? |
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If you wish to make a statutory appeal under section 44 of the Buildings Ordinance, please note the following :
(Remark: The office for the Secretary to the Appeal Tribunal will be relocated to the new Central Government Offices at Tamar on 5 December 2011. With effect from 5 December 2011, the address and telephone number of the office for the Secretary to the Appeal Tribunal is as follows:-
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Is it a must for me to appoint an Authorized Person to carry out the demolition work? |
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This will be shown on your Order:
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