​Two co-owners were convicted and fined $133,250 in total, of which $109,250 was the fine for the number of days that the offence continued, at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts yesterday (December 10) for failing to comply with a removal order issued under the Buildings Ordinance (BO) (Cap. 123).  

     The case involved a structure with an area of about 20 square metres on the roof of a composite building at Fuk Tsun Street, Tai Kok Tsui. As the unauthorised building works (UBWs) were carried out without prior approval and consent from the Buildings Department (BD), a removal order was served on the owners under section 24(1) of the BO. Failing to comply with the removal order, they were prosecuted by the BD.

     A spokesman for the BD said today (December 11), "UBWs may lead to serious consequences. Owners must comply with removal orders without delay. The BD will continue to take enforcement action against owners who fail to comply with removal orders, including instigation of prosecution, to ensure building and public safety."

     Failure to comply with a removal order without reasonable excuse is a serious offence under the BO. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $200,000 and one year's imprisonment, and a further fine of up to $20,000 for each day that the offence continues.

Ends/Thursday, December 11, 2025
Issued at HKT 11:00

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