Over 300 Wang Fuk Court homeowners to petition Hong Kong’s John Lee for meeting

More than 300 homeowners from the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po have signed a petition to be sent to Hong Kong’s leader, demanding a face-to-face meeting with the government-appointed Hop On Management Company over unresolved issues.

The letter to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, obtained by the South China Morning Post on Sunday, bore 336 signatures and raised concerns in seven areas.

These include the use of remaining renovation funds, the handling of outstanding management fees and the structural safety of the eight buildings.

Owners also questioned the progress and distribution of insurance payouts, the government’s long-term resettlement plan and the use and transparency of donations.

“Although some information has been released through existing channels, numerous key details remain unclarified, such as the specific basis for decisions, timelines, follow-up actions and financial statements – leading to deep-seated doubts among residents regarding the estate’s management and decision-making processes,” the letter said.

“We believe that only through a formal owners’ meeting, where every resident has the opportunity to ask questions directly and receive immediate, clear answers, can these concerns be truly solved, a consensus reached, and the transparency and credibility of the estate management be enhanced.”