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Equitable Discretion in Mortgage Repossessions: The Court’s Approach to Vacant Possession Timelines
How Hong Kong courts balance a bank’s right to possession with a borrower’s genuine hardship. The recent decision in HSBC v Cham Wai Sing [2026] HKCFI 2937 shows when the court will extend the vacant possession deadline beyond the standard 28 days – including factors like age, matrimonial home, and genuine efforts to sell.

Charmaine YIM 嚴穎欣
Jun 44 min read
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