Property & Rental

Eviction Notice

Generate an eviction (notice to quit) notice for Hong Kong landlords, consistent with the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance.

Eviction Notice Generator (Hong Kong)

An eviction notice, often called a notice to quit in Hong Kong, is a formal notice from a landlord requiring a tenant to remedy an issue or leave the property by a set date, governed by the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance and the terms of the tenancy agreement itself. This free Hong Kong eviction notice generator produces notices for unpaid rent, lease violations, and end of tenancy, structured to state the tenant's name, property address, the reason for eviction, and the deadline to remedy or vacate. It is designed for Hong Kong landlords and property agents who need to formally start the process of ending a tenancy, and notes that if the tenant does not leave voluntarily, formal repossession generally requires an application to the Lands Tribunal. The generator lets you specify the ground for eviction and the deadline that reflects the notice period agreed in the tenancy agreement. Use it to document the notice clearly, while recognising that unlawful self-help eviction (such as changing locks without a court order) is not permitted under Hong Kong law.

Frequently asked questions

What is an eviction notice?

It is a formal notice from a landlord requiring a tenant to remedy an issue or leave the property by a set date.

How much notice do I need to give a tenant in Hong Kong?

This depends on the terms of the tenancy agreement and the reason for termination; the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance sets minimum notice periods for statutory tenancies, while contractual tenancies follow the agreed terms.

Can I evict a tenant without going to court in Hong Kong?

No, if the tenant does not leave voluntarily after notice, the landlord must apply to the Lands Tribunal for a possession order rather than taking matters into their own hands.

Is self-help eviction, such as changing the locks, legal in Hong Kong?

No, unlawfully evicting a tenant without a court order, such as by changing locks or removing belongings, can expose a landlord to civil and potentially criminal liability.

What is a common reason for eviction in Hong Kong?

Common grounds include non-payment of rent, breach of the tenancy agreement, or the natural expiry of a fixed-term tenancy without renewal.

What should an eviction notice include?

It should include the tenant's name, property address, the reason for eviction, and the deadline to remedy or vacate, consistent with the tenancy agreement and the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance.

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