Hong Kong homeowners prompt government rethink on proxy vote proposals

Hong Kong homeowners’ resistance to proposals to limit proxy votes and restrict meeting attendance to relatives has prompted authorities to study alternatives to resolve estate management issues behind the deadly Tai Po fire. In a paper submitted to the Legislative Council on Tuesday, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau revealed the findings of its month-long public consultation on amendments to the Buildings Management Ordinance, part of proposed reforms after the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed...