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Of Slums and Slumlords. Hong Kong’s subdivided homes, created when apartments are carved into two or more units, are usually in old tenement buildings in densely packed, working-class neighborhoods.

At present according to the Slum Act you are eligible to get a place only if you were present before January 1, 2000. If you have come after 2011 then you will have to make a certain payment.