Hong Kong to extend building inspection deadline for contractor checks

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by William YiuJanuary 24, 2026 at 09:46 AM

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Hong Kong will extend the deadline for mandatory building inspection orders for buildings over 30 years old. This extension allows homeowners to utilize an upgraded electronic platform, launching later this year, to check contractors' conviction records. The platform, managed by the Urban Renewal Authority, will be reviewed every two years and incorporate homeowner feedback on completed maintenance work. The platform will include contractor records of severe offenses like corruption and safety oversights, and will no longer rely on self-declarations. While the deadline is extended, authorities will continue issuing inspection orders.

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Urban Renewal Authority 60% Bernadette Linn Hon-ho ×280% Hong Kong ×2100%

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