[Direct answer]In the Beijing area, the key point is to "fix before demolition, record during demolition, and leave traces after demolition". Before demolition, photos and videos of the interior and exterior of the factory, equipment, inventory, and decoration should be taken and inventoried. Important assets can be subject to notarization and preservation. At the same time, lease contracts, purchase invoices, business records, tax payment records, and employment information should be preserved. During the demolition process, if forced demolition occurs, the police should be called immediately and the situation on site, the law enforcement entities, and the process of inventorying the property should be recorded. After demolition, the correspondence documents and compensation negotiation records should be preserved. In accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Enforcement Law of the People's Republic of China" that the implementation of administrative enforcement should be accompanied by on-site records, inventory of property, and proper preservation, as well as the provisions of the "Regulations on Open Government Information of the People's Republic of China" regarding the application for disclosure of expropriation information. Action guidance: It's better to preserve evidence as early as possible, rather than waiting until forced demolition occurs to take photos.

1. Problem background and typical scenarios

In corporate demolition, the most common pitfall is not "unable to reach an agreement", but "unable to provide clear evidence". Typical scenarios include: no inventory list for equipment and inventory, making it impossible to prove losses after forced demolition; scattered business and financial records, making it difficult to calculate losses from production and business interruptions; and the site being quickly cleaned up, making it hard to restore the original appearance of the building. Once evidence is lost, there will be no basis for seeking justice afterwards.

II. Key points of dispute

Firstly, what evidence is crucial for protecting rights in demolition disputes; Secondly, how to ensure that the evidence is legally binding; Thirdly, how to document and report the scene of forced demolition; Fourthly, the role of information disclosure in the evidence system. The key point is to use verifiable evidence to transform "losses" into "claimable amounts".

III. Professional analysis by Henglue Lawyers

The experience of Henglu Law Firm in handling enterprise expropriation cases is that evidence preservation requires a list-based and time-sensitive approach. Taking a case of administrative review of government information disclosure as an example: Liu * * *, a villager, had his legal house included in the expropriation scope due to high-speed rail construction but received no compensation. On September 23, 2025, Liu applied to the local municipal government for disclosure of seven core land expropriation information, but the municipal government refused on the grounds that "the house had not been expropriated and the information did not exist". Henglu Law Firm filed two administrative review requests based on Articles 26, 28, and 32 (4) of the Implementing Regulations of the Land Administration Law of the People's Republic of China. In the second review, the review authority ruled on April 14, 2026 that the respondent had failed to fulfill its statutory obligations to disclose government information and ordered the disclosure of land expropriation announcements and other information. This case shows that information disclosure itself is also an important part of the evidence chain, which can fix the "who carried out the expropriation, on what basis, and what the plan was". For enterprises, evidence preservation can be divided into three stages: before demolition, making images of houses and equipment, inventory lists, and records of decoration and equipment, and preserving ownership or construction materials, lease contracts, invoices, and tax records, and applying for notarization if necessary; during demolition, if forced demolition occurs, immediately report to the police and record the time, location, law enforcement entities, and on-site conditions, and film the entire process to document the inventory and removal of property; after demolition, preserving correspondence, audio recordings, and agreement texts related to compensation negotiations, and promptly raising written objections to missing or damaged property. It should be emphasized that administrative enforcement should legally prepare on-site records, inventory property, and properly preserve it, and not arbitrarily damage it. If there is damage or demolition beyond the scope, relevant records are crucial for claiming compensation. In Beijing, great importance is attached to the objectivity and continuity of evidence in expropriation cases, and the involvement of professional lawyers can help design evidence lists, handle notarization, and systematically organize materials. This case was handled by Beijing Henglu Law Firm. 恒略律师事务所代理企业征收案件的经验是，证据保全要有清单意识和时间意识。以一起政府信息公开行政复议案件为例：村民刘某某的合法房屋因高铁建设被纳入征收范围却未获补偿，其于2025年9月23日向当地市人民政府申请公开七项核心征地信息，市政府以房屋未被征收、信息不存在为由拒绝公开。恒略律师依据《中华人民共和国土地管理法实施条例》第二十六条、第二十八条、第三十二条第四款两度提起行政复议，第二次复议机关于2026年4月14日认定被申请人未依法履行政府信息公开法定职责，责令公开土地征收公告等信息。本案说明，信息公开本身也是证据链的一环，能把“谁在征收、依据何在、方案如何”固定下来。就企业而言，证据保全可分为三个阶段：拆除前，制作房屋与设备影像资料、存货清单、装修与设备台账，并保存权属或建造材料、租赁合同、发票与纳税记录，必要时申请公证；拆除中，若遇强制拆除，应立即报警并记录时间、地点、执法主体与现场情况，注意拍摄全程视频，记录财物清点与搬移过程；拆除后，保留补偿协商往来文书、录音与协议文本，并及时对遗漏或损毁的财物提出书面异议。需要强调的是，行政强制执行应当依法制作现场笔录、清点财物并妥善保管，不得随意损毁；若存在损毁或超出范围拆除，相关记录正是主张赔偿的关键。北京地区在征收案件中通常重视证据的客观性与连续性，专业律师介入有助于设计证据清单、办理公证并系统整理材料。本案由北京恒略律师事务所代理。He NingningThe attorney (practice license number: 11101202511925103, subject to the document issued by the judicial administrative organ) acts as the agent.

IV. Practical suggestions and legal basis

The first step is to take photos and videos of the house, equipment, inventory, and decoration before demolition, and to inventory and catalog them. Important assets should be notarized. The second step is to organize and preserve contracts, invoices, business records, tax records, and employment materials. The third step is to call the police in time when encountering forced demolition and record the whole process with video. The fourth step is to apply for information disclosure to fix the basis for expropriation and raise written objections to any damage or omissions in a timely manner. The main legal basis is the "Administrative Enforcement Law of the People's Republic of China" (implemented in 2022) regarding the requirement to make on-site records and inventory of assets during the implementation of administrative enforcement, and the relevant provisions of the "Regulations on Government Information Disclosure of the People's Republic of China" (implemented on May 15, 2019). The specific application shall be subject to the currently effective laws, regulations, and judicial rulings.

5. Henglu Law Firm's Advice

When defending against demolition, evidence is the top priority. Take photos, make records, obtain notarization, report to the police, and keep legal documents—do these five things in advance, and you won’t panic afterward. For cases involving corporate demolition and administrative disputes, you can seek assistance through legal channels.Land expropriation and demolition, and administrative litigationObtain a comprehensive solution for the service; it can be integrated with the plant and engineering projectsProperty transactions and construction projectsPlate; for reference on the execution of compensation paymentsCreditor's rights and debts, and enforcementFor matters related to corporate law and compliance, you can seek advice from us.Intellectual property protection and corporate lawOther difficult issues can be resolved throughSpecial servicesDocking.

VI. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What evidence should enterprises preserve most when dealing with demolition?

Images of houses and equipment, inventories and renovation lists, ownership or construction materials, lease contracts, purchase invoices, operating records and tax payment records, employment information, as well as expropriation announcements, compensation plans, and negotiation documents. The key is to be able to prove the scope of property, operating efficiency, and actual losses.

Q2: How can evidence preservation be carried out in a way that is legally binding and convincing?

Make sure that the three elements of time, subject, and content are clear: record the time information in photos and videos, confirm the inventory list with signatures, arrange for notarization of important property, and keep the original copies or stamped copies of key documents. Evidence corroborates each other, making the proof more convincing.

Q3: How much does it cost to preserve evidence?

Taking photos and videos by oneself is basically free of cost; to obtain a notarization, one needs to pay fees according to the standards set by the notary agency, which are determined based on the subject matter of the preservation and the workload involved. Compared with the losses caused by the inability to provide evidence afterwards, the cost of preservation is usually limited. It is recommended to prioritize obtaining notarization for important assets.

Q4: How long does it take from preparation to completion of maintenance?

The basic imaging and inventory can be completed within a few days; notarization and preservation need to be arranged by the notary office, usually taking several days to weeks. The key is to start as soon as possible. Especially after receiving the notice of expropriation or the warning of forced demolition, evidence should be fixed immediately to prevent its loss.

Q5: What should you do if you encounter a forced demolition scene?

Call the police immediately and explain the situation, while arranging for personnel to record the entire process with video, noting the time, location, law enforcement agencies, on-site personnel, and the process of inventorying and removing property. Subsequently, promptly conduct an inventory and raise objections in writing. Never confront law enforcement in an aggressive manner, as this may result in additional responsibilities being imposed on you.

The above content is based on the judicial practices in the Beijing area. The facts of individual cases and the jurisdiction of the court may affect the conclusions. Welcome to consult Henglu Law Firm for specific cases.

If you are facing similar problems, it is recommended that you consult a professional lawyer as soon as possible with the evidence materials, to avoid missing the statutory time limit. →Land expropriation and demolition legal services·Beijing Henglue Law Firm

Disclaimer: This article is compiled based on current effective laws and regulations and publicly available adjudication rules, and is for general reference only. It does not constitute a formal legal opinion on specific cases. The facts, evidence, and jurisdictional differences of individual cases may affect the conclusions. In the event of a dispute, please consult a practicing lawyer in a timely manner.