35 families in Hong Kong shoebox flats face eviction since start of new rule
Thirty-five families in Hong Kong have been issued eviction notices since the government implemented a new regulation aimed at eliminating substandard housing units. This new rule, which took effect in March, permits only "basic housing units" that meet minimum standards to be legally leased. Housing authorities have also noted that 40 other households, previously facing eviction, remain in their homes while considering their options. AI
