Elderly Hongkongers facing eviction over subdivided flat revamp fear upended lives
Some elderly residents facing eviction from a block of subdivided flats in Hong Kong have expressed concerns that they could lose their jobs if forced to relocate to allow for their landlords to upgrade the homes to comply with new regulations. Residents of Sham Shui Po’s Yee Wa Building were previously told they needed to leave sometime between March and December. The renovations were prompted by a clampdown on substandard housing that is set to take effect in March. Landlords who immediately... [Continue Reading]
