Why do I have to pay Government rent?

Reasons to pay Government Rent 

• Every land lease contains a covenant that the lessee is required to pay Government rent for the continued occupation and use of the land. Failure to pay the Government rent is a breach of the lease and puts the land at risk of being re-entered by the Government as the landlord.
• To avoid the risk of your land being re-entered, purchasers should check that such rent has been paid up to date or apportioned between the vendor and purchaser on completion.
• Notification on change of ownership should also be made to the Government Rent and Premium Unit of the Lands Department.