End
District
Central & Western
Wan Chai
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Number of Outstanding Orders
52
32
Eastern
16
Southern
19
Islands
12
Kowloon City
2
Kwun Tong
1
Sai Kung
5
Tsuen Wan
10
Tuen Mun Wong Tai Shin
Sha Tin
2
1
8
1
Kwai Tsing
Total:
161
(b)
There are no outstanding repair orders relating to slope maintenance/repair in four districts, i.e. Yuen Long, Sham Shui Po, Yau Tsim Mong and the North District.
The duty to maintain private slopes rests with the owners. As regards public slopes, the duty generally rests with the Government, although sometimes the relevant lease conditions impose the duty on owners of adjoining lots.
The Buildings Department always specifies a time limit in its repair orders within which the concerned owners shall complete the remedial works. The time limit given will depend on the scale and complexity of works involved.