Last November, a severe fire occurred at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, claiming 168 lives and leaving nearly two thousand families displaced. Four months later, affected units have been repeatedly burgled, yet owners have not even had the chance to return home to collect their belongings, let alone receive arrangements for permanent housing. On the other hand, the humble wish of residents to hold an owners’ meeting has been delayed time and again. Basic facts—such as the distribution of the decea...

Last November, a severe fire occurred at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, claiming 168 lives and leaving nearly two thousand families displaced. Four months later, affected units have been repeatedly burgled, yet owners have not even had the chance to return home to collect their belongings, let alone receive arrangements for permanent housing. On the other hand, the humble wish of residents to hold an owners’ meeting has been delayed time and again. Basic facts—such as the distribution of the decea...