[clausbmortensen]

Hey,

My lease is coming up and I'm my landlord to raise the rent beyond what I can afford (I have a good deal).

I know that Hong Kong used to have rules in place that gave a tenant the right to extend the lease for 1 year beyond the lease period - a "grace period" that was shortened to 6 months shortly after SARS.

Does anybody know if this rule is still in effect? Do I have the right to stay a further 6 months in my flat after the lease is up if we don't agree on an extension?

Thanks!
CM

[carang]

not as far as i know....that only applied to a lease signed before a certain date...

[Alby]

The rules changed ... so unless your lease was signed before July 2004 this page should help you. GovHK: Renting a Domestic Property

If not call them and ask them I found them to be most helpful with my situation.

[clausbmortensen]

Thanks Alby - much appreciated!