CONCLUDING REMARKS
  
  
Prompt action must be taken as soon as a DH Order is received; a slope considered to be dangerous or liable to become dangerous is susceptible to failure, thereby threatening public safety. Any delay in works may also incur a penalty and additional costs. Under Section 40(1B) of the Buildings Ordinance, the BA may prosecute any person who fails to comply with the 'DH' Order without a reasonable excuse. The person is liable, on conviction, to a fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for 1 year, and a further fine of $5,000 for each day during which it is proved to the satisfaction of the court that the failure to comply with the Order has continued. There will be supervision charges by the BA on the works, if the works are carried out in default by the Government. In this connection, the costs incurred will usually be more expensive if the works are carried out by the BA.

The BA will register the DH Order by memorial in the Land Registry against the title of the premises concerned, upon the serving of the Order. 

Prevention is better than cure. For slopes, maintenance is better than repair works. Regular and proper inspection and maintenance of slopes are essential for slope performance and they will save you money, because slope maintenance costs are smaller as compared with those for repair.