Hong Kong’s planned renovation body may be liable for poor oversight: minister

A planned renovation monitoring body could be held liable for poor oversight when recommending and keeping tabs on consultants and contractors, Hong Kong’s development chief Bernadette Linn Hon-ho has warned, as officials detailed broader reforms to curb malpractice during major building repairs.

Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun also gave assurances on Friday that a new department overseeing major…