Hong Kong Outlaws Tiny Homes Smaller Than 8 Square Meters

Hong Kong’s lawmakers have passed a bill to phase out substandard tiny residential units, as the government moves to address Beijing’s call to improve the city’s living conditions.

Under the new bill passed on Friday, so-called subdivided apartments must be at least 8 square meters (86 square feet) and equipped with a separate bathroom, fire safety facilities, lighting and ventilation.