Hong Kong authorities have pledged to intervene in landlord-tenant disputes that are preventing residents from accessing belongings at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court. Officials stated they are prepared to make alternative arrangements to ensure all residents have a fair chance to retrieve their possessions.

Hong Kong authorities have pledged to intervene in landlord-tenant disputes preventing residents from retrieving belongings from the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, as packing efforts enter their 10th day. Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing said on Wednesday that while the government expected agreement on limited entry quotas, authorities were prepared to make “alternative arrangements” to ensure all residents had a fair chance to retrieve their belongings. “Our stance on this is very...