Posted by
frankhk
18 yrs ago
Hi. I'm wondering if it's ok to run a retail business out of a ground floor flat. Any advice would be welcome. Thanks!
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ldavy
18 yrs ago
Probably not, as buildings in Hong Kong are classified as either residential or commercial. If you're a tenant, your Tenancy Agreement will probably specify that you are only allowed to use the premises for residential purposes. If you're the owner, the Deed of Mutual Covenant for your building will specify it.
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Thanks for the reply! So then all those people running businesses out of their flats are doing so illegally? Or is it ok as long as it doesn't involve customers walking in and out? But then I know people who sell out of their flats, too. Sorry, just a little confused.
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Yes they are doing so illegally although it's done so often and real estate agents will rent our residential for commercial purposes as well. Usually not a problem unless someone complains.
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ldavy
18 yrs ago
Agreed. If you run a business out of a residential property you do so at your own risk. If no-one complains you should be OK. But if anyone takes exception to it you could be kicked out of the flat by your landlord as you will be in breach of your tenancy agreement.
If you're running a business which does not involve lots of clients/customers walking in and out, and does not involve huge amounts of goods being delivered, then I would have thought you could do it without anyone knowing.
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