The Buildings Department has ordered the demolition of four connected tenement buildings in To Kwa Wan.
It issued the orders today under Section 26 of the Buildings Ordinance, to the owners of 45, 47, 49 and 51 Kai Ming Street after deeming the buildings' structural condition unsafe.
An investigation found substandard materials and lax structural support in the buildings. However, as they do not pose an immediate danger, the department said occupants can stay until demolition begins within nine months.
The demolition will not affect the safety of nearby buildings, the department said, adding the owners must comply with safety procedures.
The department will monitor the buildings' condition, and work with other agencies to help affected residents.
