A citywide scandal erupted in 2015 after heavy metals were found in the water supply of some housing estates, schools, and private residential buildings.

It also acts as the agent for the government when it comes to clearing land, and according to its own policy "preventing squatting and implementing improvements in squatter areas.

[4] There have been calls for the government to buy back the properties sold to the Link as rent increases have placed a financial burden on public housing residents.

[4] At the time of its creation, membership of the authority was made up as follows:[5] Currently, members are appointed by the Chief executive of Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Housing Authority Exhibition Centre is located nearby at 3/F, Homantin Plaza, 80 Fat Kwong Street.