Hayson Chan Hin-hay

Hayson Chan Hin-hay, identified as the chairman of the Hong Kong Basic Housing Units Operators Association, is a landlord who has recently gained attention for his role in the city's efforts to improve housing standards for subdivided units. He is noteworthy because his three subdivided units in Sham Shui Po were among the first in Hong Kong to be approved by the Housing Bureau as meeting the new "basic housing units" standards. This development comes amidst a new law aimed at phasing out substandard living spaces, which has seen a low participation rate from landlords, with only four applications submitted in two and a half months. Chan's proactive approach, submitting three of these four applications, highlights his engagement with the new regulations and his advocacy for landlords to seek professional assistance to navigate the process effectively. His success in getting his units approved serves as an early example for other landlords in Hong Kong regarding compliance with the new housing standards.