Advocacy Group Warns Subdivided Flat Tenants Face Hardship Under New Housing Regime
An advocacy group has issued a warning that certain tenants residing in subdivided flats are experiencing difficulties relocating and are reportedly deteriorating in their circumstances due to the implementation of the new housing regime, according to the South China Morning Post.
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The South China Morning Post reports that an advocacy group has cautioned that some tenants in subdivided flats are finding it challenging to move and are becoming worse off under the current housing regime.
As an example, a 50-year-old single parent named May and her three children were happy when they moved into a 200 square foot subdivided flat in Kwai Tsing, an area in Hong Kong known for having one of the city's lowest average monthly household incomes.
Prior to this, the single parent had resided with her son and two daughters in a squatter hut, which required them to ascend hundreds of stairs every day. They had previously moved into a 100 square foot subdivided flat before securing their present accommodation.
This current residence, situated on the 15th floor of a building equipped with a lift, includes windows, two partitioned bedrooms, a dining area, a toilet, and a kitchen. The subdivided flat also provides adequate space for a small sofa and a dining table, allowing the school-aged children a suitable area for homework instead of having to do it on their beds.
The family relies on a monthly government subsidy of approximately HK$17,000 (US$2,170), and they are able to afford the rent of HK$8,300.
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