23 Dec 1999
TSE LAI YIN LILY AND OTHERS v. THE INCORPORATED OWNERS OF ALBERT HOUSE AND OTHERS
- Citation
- TSE LAI YIN LILY AND OTHERS v. THE INCORPORATED OWNERS OF ALBERT HOUSE AND OTHERS
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCPI828/1997
The canopy over Sai On Street was a common part of Albert House; its collapse was caused by overloading (screeding, fish tank, sign) coupled with long‑term lack of maintenance leading to severe corrosion of reinforcement, with demolition hammering as the trigger; the incorporated owners (1st), the management company (2nd), the tenant/restaurant parties (3rd and 4th) and the landlord (5th) each breached duties of care in negligence and nuisance and are liable; apportionment of blame: 3rd+4th 50%, 1st 15%, 2nd 15%, 5th 15%, 6th 5%.