'The Kowloon Residents' Association met last week. Among the important matters discussed were the Rents Restriction Ordinance, the suggestion for a band concert, the bus service, and an additional ferry. service during. the summer} time.
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There is at present some controversy as to the necessity of continu. ing the Rents Ordinance,—which restricts landlords from increasing rent and prevents ejection of tenants at pleasure. Many—houses were bought at a high price during. the land boom two years ago and residents are of opinion that if the! Ordinance lapses, landowners would undoubtedly again raise rents. in order to obtain a fair return for the prices they paid. A vote of 81 per cent. shows that the members wish to continue this law and will petition the Government accord. ingly. Such a step is also supported by the Tenants' Protective Associ It seems fair to say that! the Ordinance has served its purpose and its further existence would cause great hardship to property owners. Rents have gone down considerably during the fast 10 months and by reason of the many new] houses available exorbitant rent is, a matter of the past, Unlike Shanghai, where a good band is provided by the Municipal Council, public concerts are seldom heard in Hongkong. The Asso tion is trying to arrange for a mi tary band to, play ly the afternoon for the diversion of the residents, Improvements of the bus service! wire considered. A request was made to the Star Ferry Company to place additional ferries on the run commencing at 8.10 a.m. so that the five minutes service may start at, that hour.
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