Yes. An owner should ensure that all Government rent (including any outstanding Government rent not paid by the former owners) for the property has been paid in full.
If I find out after I have purchased a property that the former owner has not settled the Government rent, will I be liable to pay?
Source：1823 / Government Rent and Premium Unit, Lands Department
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- How is the amount of Government rent determined?
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