New mechanism to strengthen oversight of renovations after Tai Po fire: minister

South China Morning Post - Oct 10, 2026

A three-tier dispute resolution mechanism could help Hong Kong homeowners strengthen oversight of major renovation projects and prevent exploitation by “unscrupulous traders”, according to the home affairs minister. The city’s building management challenges came under the spotlight after the deadly blaze at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court in November 2025. The estate was undergoing a HK$330 million (US$42.3 million) renovation when the fire broke out, killing 168 people and displacing nearly 5,000...

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