4. Is there a maximum/minimum tenancy period in Hong Kong?
In Hong Kong, there is no maximum or minimum tenancy period as a matter of law. The length of the tenancy period is based on the agreement of the landlord and the tenant.
A standard residential tenancy agreement in Hong Kong is for 2 years, either with no break clause or a break clause to allow either the landlord or the tenant to terminate the tenancy by one-month notice after one year has passed (commonly known as “one year fixed, one year flexible”).
Note: Short-term accommodation rental for not longer than 28 continuous days is regulated by the Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance (Cap. 349). A flat with more than 12 or bedspaces used as sleeping accommodation under rental agreements is regulated under the Bedspace Apartments Ordinance (Cap. 447).
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