48 landlords of subdivided units under regulated tenancies convicted of contravening relevant statutory requirements

Forty-eight landlords of subdivided units (SDUs), who contravened Part IVA of the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance (Cap. 7) (the Ordinance), pleaded guilty and were fined between $800 and $19,200, amounting to a total of $152,830, on October 2, October 9, October 16 and today (October 30) at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts. Since the Ordinance came into force, the Rating and Valuation Department (RVD) has continuously strengthened enforcement actions and has prosecuted a total of 1 628 cases to date. Among the 1 444 cases dealt with by the court, all were successfully convicted, which involved a total of 1 263 SDU landlords, amounting to a total of $4,034,540 in fines. In addition, 184 cases are pending a hearing. The offences of these 48 landlords include (1) failing to submit a Notice of Tenancy (Form AR2) to the Commissioner of Rating and Valuation within 60 days after the term of the regulated tenancy commenced; (2) failing to produce copies of the bills and provide an account in writing when requiring the tenant to pay for the reimbursement of the apportioned water and/or electricity charges; (3) failing to provide the tenant with a rent receipt; and (4) requestin

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