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As regards enforcement, the Government has earlier

stipulated that all Deeds of Mutual

Covenant relating to

new non-industrial leases granted since February 1986 will

have to be vetted by the Registrar General.

Approval will

be given only where the Registrar General is satisfied

that the guidelines have been followed.

Furthermore, the

Law Society has incorporated the guidelines in a practice direction" which solicitors are obliged to follow in

preparing Deeds of Mutual Covenant.

This means that new

mmercul developments built under old leases will also be covered

by the guidelines.

residential and

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As regards exisitng Deeds of Mutual Covenant,

it has been suggested by some people that where they are found to be oppressive and unfair, owners should be allowed to propose amendments. This suggestion will have the

effect of altering existing contractual rights and

obligations. Its implications must therefore be carefully considered and an inter-departmental working group has

been set up to study it in detail.

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As regards the Multi-Storey Buildings (Owners Incorporation) Ordinance, following consultations with

District foards,

is, action is being taken to amend its

provisions to facilitate the formaiton and functioning of

owners/.

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