Government Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to Building Management Ordinance

Government launches public consultation on proposed amendments to Building Management Ordinance

The Government today (August 12) launched a one-month public consultation on the proposed amendments to the Building Management Ordinance (Cap. 344) (BMO). The proposals aim to further enhance the regulatory regime under the BMO following the enactment of the Building Management (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 to better cope with the changing needs of the building management and meet public expectations.

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A Government spokesman said, "Good building management is an integral part of the improved district governance. It helps improve the living environment, foster community building and promote social harmony. The current-term Government has all along adopted a proactive approach to deepen building management reform and assist owners in enhancing the quality of building management. The proposed amendments are targeted at increasing owners' participation in the building management and enhancing the transparency of decision-making, as well as clarifying the handling of proxy instruments and meeting procedures to better safeguard owners' rights and interests."

The spokesman added, "In February 2026, the Government set out five major directions for amendments at the Legislative Council Panel on Home Affairs, Culture and Sports, and subsequently conducted a series of preliminary consultation exercises with the property management sector and Legislative Council Members. We have incorporated the preliminary views collected and added a few proposals into the consultation document. We very much encourage members of the public to offer their views."

The five major directions for amendments are as follows:

(1) imposing a higher attendance requirement and voting thresholds for decisions on large-scale maintenance procurement and high-value procurement;

(2) improving the system for proxy instruments;

(3) optimising the system for declaration of interests;

(4) strengthening the powers of the authority; and

(5) clarifying meeting procedures.

The consultation document has been uploaded to the Home Affairs Department's website (www.had.gov.hk/en/whats_new/consultation_papers_bmo.htm). Members of the public may submit their views on or before September 11, 2026, by email (bm_consultation@had.gov.hk) or by post to Division V, Home Affairs Department, 31/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai.

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TD alerts public to fraudulent vehicle airbag safety recall messages

The Transport Department (TD) today (November 14) alerted the public to fraudulent vehicle airbag safety recall messages purported to be from the TD. Members of the public should not fall prey to fraudulent government messages from unofficial means, nor provide any personal information. The case will be referred to the Police for follow-up.

A spokesman for the TD clarified that the department has no connection with the fraudulent letters or messages making unauthorised use of the department's name. At present, the TD only sets out safety recall information provided by authorised dealers of registered vehicle manufacturers on its website (www.td.gov.hk/en/public_services/vehicle_typeapp_examination/safety_recall/index.html). The TD does not issue letters to inform individual vehicle owners of safety recalls for their vehicles. The public should verify information to avoid falling into scam traps. For enquiries, they should contact the relevant authorised agents or dealers directly.

Members of the public should stay alert when receiving messages from unknown sources, and must not log in to suspicious websites or provide personal information. Anyone who has provided personal information as such should contact the Police. For enquiries, please call the TD's hotline at 2804 2600 or email tdenq@td.gov.hk.

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