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Megumi Harker

Megumi Harker

Megumi Harker is the public policy & research manager at Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong. Working closely with Habitat’s housing stakeholders, Megumi helps progress partnerships and policy initiatives to ensure adequate housing for everyone in Hong Kong.

The government’s proposal to lower the threshold that would trigger the compulsory sale of old buildings would affect many subdivided flat residents. A progressive approach would allow time to find a balance between the need for redevelopment, the property interests of minority owners, and the concerns of tenants.

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Legislation on tenancy control measures is a good start, but monitoring and enforcement are needed to make sure the changes stick for tenants and landlords alike.

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