What type of action against a resident's premises is strictly prohibited?

The prohibition against intrusion specifically addresses the fundamental rights and protections that residents have regarding their homes and personal privacy. In the context of the Hong Kong Basic Law and the principles of the protection of private property, intrusion implies unauthorized entry into a person's residence, which directly violates their personal security and privacy rights.

These rights are enshrined in both the Hong Kong Basic Law and international human rights standards, emphasizing the importance of an individual's home as a sanctuary from unwarranted interference. Consequently, any form of government or outside action that results in intrusion without due process or proper legal justification is seen as a severe violation of these rights.

In contrast, the other options—demolition, expansion, and renovation—may involve circumstances that could be legally justified or carried out with necessary permits or consent. While they may also raise issues related to property rights, they do not inherently violate the personal sanctity of a resident's home in the same direct manner that unauthorized intrusion does. This makes intrusion a more egregious and strictly prohibited action under the law.