17 Apr 2026
LAI KWOK YIU v. LAU LAI WAH
- Citation
- [2026] HKDC 633
- Court
- District Court
- Case number
- DCCJ2552/2024
Where a defendant in a water seepage nuisance/negligence claim defaulted, the court may assess damages; inspection fees, reasonable repair/reinstatement costs and consequential loss of rent are recoverable when supported by evidence and shown to be necessary and reasonable; on the facts the claimed amounts (HK$8,600; HK$52,300; HK$17,700) were proven and allowed in full, with interest and assessed costs awarded.