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Topic

Restrictions on assignment and sale

Legal area

Court

22 Jun 1983

SCAIFFEE LTD v. CHOW HEI CHUEN AND OTHERS

Citation

SCAIFFEE LTD v. CHOW HEI CHUEN AND OTHERS
Court

Lands Tribunal
Case number

LDHA8/1983

The Tribunal found the premises fell within Part II, the applicant demonstrated a genuine intention to redevelop, had Building Authority approval and sufficient funds (including shareholder advances and bank loan) and the scheme was conducive to public interest; accordingly repossession was ordered subject to specified conditions including lodging plans, commencement and completion deadlines, minimum building expenditure, restrictions on disposition until completion and payment of compensation to tenants.
22 Jun 1983

SCAIFFEE LTD v. CHOW HEI CHUEN AND OTHERS

Citation

SCAIFFEE LTD v. CHOW HEI CHUEN AND OTHERS
Court

Lands Tribunal
Case number

LDHA22/1983

The Tribunal found the premises are post-war buildings within Part II, the applicant has a genuine intention and sufficient financial means to redevelop, the redevelopment scheme is conducive to the public interest and the Building Authority approved the plan; accordingly repossession under s53(2)(c) is granted subject to specific conditions protecting tenants and ensuring completion and adequate expenditure on building works.