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tenancy agreement, Hong Kong landlord, subdivided units, Basic Housing Units Ordinance, Form CR109November 11, 2026

Hong Kong tenancy agreement: whole flat or subdivided unit?

Letting a subdivided unit with neither registration nor recognition is becoming an offence in Hong Kong, so owners must decide how their flat will be let. This guide explains when …

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family loans, money lending, interest caps, hong kong lawSeptember 30, 2026

Family loans in Hong Kong after the 2026 reforms

The 2026 reforms target licensed lenders, but family loans still face Hong Kong's older rate caps, enforcement risks and limitation rules.

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healthcare, advance directives, dnacpr, end-of-life planningSeptember 30, 2026

Do old advance medical directives still work in Hong Kong?

Older living wills may survive Hong Kong's new AMD regime, but only if the wording, witnesses and preconditions line up. DNACPR orders face stricter rules.

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electronic signatures, hong kong law, wills, powers of attorneyAugust 21, 2026

Electronic signatures in Hong Kong under the ETO

A PDF signature may work for an NDA, but fail for a will, power of attorney or statutory declaration. This guide draws the Hong Kong line under the ETO.

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estate planning, enduring power of attorney, mental capacityAugust 21, 2026

Hong Kong enduring power of attorney reform explained

The Bill has not yet changed the law. Existing Hong Kong EPAs remain financial tools under Cap. 501, but donors should review scope, attorneys and execution now.

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wills, probate, crypto inheritance, digital assetsAugust 21, 2026

Crypto inheritance in Hong Kong wills

A Hong Kong will can pass crypto, but it will not recover a lost private key. Learn how executors, access memoranda and probate rules fit together.

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