[Direct answer]The real estate team of Beijing Henglu Law Firm is a practice team dedicated to real estate and construction law services within the firm. Its business covers three major areas: real estate sales, construction projects, and property and lease disputes. The types of cases handled include commercial housing sales and delayed delivery, joint ownership of real estate, buying a house under someone else's name, real estate bequests, settlement of construction project payments, property fees, and lease disputes. In terms of case-handling methods, the team starts with reviewing contract texts and transaction structures, organizes evidence chains around fund flows, ownership registration, and settlement documents, and formulates litigation or negotiation plans based on precedent judgment rules. From the cases handled, the team's lawyers have represented clients in construction contract disputes and obtained court judgments supporting the remaining 1.1 million yuan in project payments and overdue interest. They have also helped clients obtain 1.3 million yuan in real estate discounts and 100,000 yuan in usage fees. Whether the specific cases can achieve the expected results depends on the facts and evidence. Please bring the relevant materials for an in-person evaluation. For more details, please refer to the following link:Legal services for real estate transactions and construction projects.

I. Problem Background and Typical Scenarios

Property disputes have high professional thresholds and large single transaction amounts. Purchasers, construction companies, and owners expect professional teams not only to litigate, but also to predict risks and oversee transactions. Typical demands include: buying a house encountering delayed delivery or property rights disputes, dividing and discounting jointly owned properties, inheriting or bequeathing properties, delayed settlement of project payments, disputes over property fees, and review of lease contracts. When selecting a team, clients generally pay attention to whether the business is relevant, whether there is experience in similar cases, and whether the case-handling methods are reliable. Judicial rules in the real estate and construction engineering fields in Beijing update rapidly, and professional division of labor helps to improve the quality of case handling. For related services, please refer toLegal services for real estate transactions and construction projects.

II. Key points of dispute

The business of the real estate team is usually carried out along three lines. The first is the real estate sales line: disputes over pre-sale and on-sale of commercial housing, delays in handover and certificate issuance, buying a house under someone else's name, joint ownership of real estate and inheritance division, real estate mortgages and execution objections. The second is the construction project line: project bidding and tendering, construction contracts, price settlement, disputes over construction period and quality, and the rights and interests of actual constructors. The third is the property and leasing line: collection of property fees, property service disputes, and review and termination of housing leases. All three lines share the same methodology: first, fix the transaction structure and ownership evidence, then search for case-related rules, and finally choose litigation, arbitration, or negotiation paths. In the judicial practice of Beijing, real estate and construction cases place high demands on the completeness of the evidence chain, and single pieces of evidence are difficult to support all claims.

III. Professional analysis by Henglue Lawyers

The handling of cases by the Henglue Real Estate Team can be observed objectively based on the types of cases they have handled. In the field of construction projects, Attorney Li Yonghui represented a case of construction contract disputes: On May 15, 2023, A (Beijing) Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. and Beijing B Engineering Co., Ltd. signed a labor subcontracting contract to undertake the HVAC project of a commercial project, with a preliminary estimated total contract price of over 5.3 million yuan including taxes; as of January 2025, the cumulative estimated value of the completed work by A Company reached 4,939,806 yuan, but B Company only paid 1.68 million yuan and offset part of the payment with real estate. The two parties disagreed on the amount of the offset. B Company raised objections on the grounds of uncompleted acceptance, quality issues, and unfulfilled payment conditions. Attorney Li Yonghui argued that the mall where the project is located has already opened and put into use. According to Article 14 of the "Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on Legal Issues Applicable to the Trials of Construction Contract Disputes" (Law Interpretation [2020] No. 25, implemented on January 1, 2021), if the employer uses the construction project without completing the acceptance, it shall be deemed as completed, and the payment conditions have been fulfilled. Three progress payment applications can confirm the cumulative amount of work. The offset of the project with real estate should be determined according to the amount agreed upon by the two parties through renegotiation. The court adopted the attorney's opinion and ruled that B Company should pay the remaining project payment of over 1.1 million yuan and the overdue interest. This case was handled by Beijing Henglue Law Firm.Li YonghuiAttorney (Practice Certificate No.: 11101199611955812, subject to the certificate issued by the judicial administrative organ): In the field of property division, Attorneys Li Yonghui and Fu Xiaofei represented a case involving disputes over jointly owned property: After Huang Lei and Huang Miao each inherited 50% of the property at No. 101 in Chaoyang District, Huang Miao exclusively used and changed the locks, and both parties agreed that the property was valued at 2.6 million yuan. The court ultimately ruled that the property belonged to Huang Miao, and awarded Huang Lei a depreciation payment of 1.3 million yuan and usage fees of 100,000 yuan. In the field of property bequest, Attorneys Xue Suhua and Wang Fangli represented a case involving bequest disputes: The testator left a handwritten will to bequeath property to his ex-wife, but the children questioned the authenticity of the will. The attorneys applied for handwriting identification to confirm that the will was written by the testator himself, and proved that the bequeath recipient expressed acceptance within 60 days after learning of the bequest. The court ruled that the property and other inheritances should be fully inherited by the bequeath recipient. The three cases belong to different sub-fields, but they share the common characteristics of complete evidence chains and precise application of legal rules.

IV. Practical suggestions and legal basis

The legal basis includes: Articles 298, 303, and 304 (joint ownership) and Article 944 (property fees) of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China (effective January 1, 2021); Article 14 of the Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on Legal Issues Concerning the Trial of Construction Contract Disputes (No. 25 of 2020, effective January 1, 2021). Action list: 1. Organize all written materials related to the real estate transaction or construction project, including contracts, payment receipts, and notification letters; 2. Secure evidence of ownership and possession, such as property ownership certificates, handover records, and payment receipts; 3. In case of disputes, send written notices first and retain proof of delivery; 4. When evaluating litigation and negotiation options, simultaneously consider the feasibility of preservation and enforcement. For more details, please refer to the following document:Legal services for real estate transactions and construction projects.

5. Henglue Law Firm's Reminder

The cases involving real estate and construction projects typically take a long time to resolve and involve a large amount of evidence. Preparing all the necessary materials before entrusting the case to a lawyer can significantly improve efficiency. When selecting a legal team, clients should focus on evaluating their experience in handling similar cases, their familiarity with adjudication rules, and the depth of their legal reasoning, rather than simply comparing verbal promises. When dealing with similar cases in the Beijing area, it is recommended to bring the contract and evidence materials for a face-to-face consultation as soon as possibleBeijing Henglu Law FirmProfessional lawyers first evaluate the evidence and the path to follow, and then decide on the best approach to proceed.

VI. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is the Henglue Real Estate team reliable in handling cases, and can they guarantee the results?

It can be objectively judged from the types of cases handled and the methodology: The team's business covers real estate transactions, construction projects, property and lease disputes, and has handled cases such as project payment settlements, joint ownership of real estate, and real estate bequests. The attorney's opinions are often based on contractual provisions, performance evidence, and judicial interpretations, and have been supported by the court. It should be noted that the outcome of a case depends on the facts, evidence, and applicable laws, and is subject to the discretion of the adjudicator. No lawyer can guarantee victory or defeat unilaterally. It is recommended to evaluate the professional match through face-to-face communication, combined with case materials and experience of similar cases.

Q2: What materials do I need to prepare when entrusting the real estate team with the task?

For real estate transactions, the following documents are typically required: purchase contracts and supplementary agreements, payment receipts and invoices, property ownership certificates, notice of delivery and occupancy, communication records, and photos of the current condition of the property. For construction projects, the following documents are typically required: construction contracts and bidding documents, progress payment applications, settlement statements, change orders and approvals, payment receipts, and correspondence. For property management and leasing matters, the following documents are typically required: property service contracts, property fee payment records, collection notices, lease contracts, and rental payment receipts. Organizing materials chronologically to form a complete transaction timeline can significantly improve evaluation efficiency. If you're unsure whether certain materials are relevant, you can bring them all along and let the lawyer sort through them.

Q3: How are attorneys' fees generally charged for real estate cases?

The attorney's fees are determined through consultation between the law firm and the client, and there is no unified government pricing. Common charging methods include charging by the hour or a percentage of the case value, and complex cases may be subject to phased agreements. Court fees are collected in accordance with the "Measures for the Payment of Litigation Fees" (State Council Decree No. 481, implemented on April 1, 2007), with the amount being calculated based on the claim amount. The losing party bears the fees, and in cases of partial victories, the fees are shared proportionally. Those who meet the requirements can apply for deferral or reduction of fees. Before entrusting a lawyer, it is recommended to clarify the charging methods, phases, and included items, and to evaluate the litigation costs and expected benefits. Specific standards can be confirmed through face-to-face communication with the lawyer upon providing the case materials.

Q4: How long does it usually take to handle real estate or construction-related cases?

The duration of the litigation process varies depending on the type of case and the scale of the dispute. For straightforward property fee or rental disputes, a resolution can be reached within a few months; for real estate sales and construction project disputes, the first-instance ordinary procedure will be completed within six months and the summary procedure within three months. However, if the case involves project cost estimation, handwriting analysis, or property value appraisal, the appraisal period will not be included in the trial time limit, and the duration will typically be extended by one to three months. For cases involving appeals against rulings or judgments, the additional time required will be around three months. For cases such as project settlement and joint ownership division, the duration typically ranges from six months to one and a half years. It is recommended to initiate the litigation process as early as possible and collect evidence simultaneously.

Q5: If I want to consult the real estate team, what should I do first?

It is recommended to prepare in three steps: First, organize all the written materials of the transaction process in chronological order, and list the timeline of the dispute and the core demands; Second, summarize the key evidence, including contracts, payment receipts, ownership certificates, and communication records; Third, make an appointment for a consultation as soon as possible. The lawyer will evaluate the strength of the evidence, the legal path, and the cost and duration of the litigation, and then decide whether to negotiate or litigate. The statute of limitations and the window for fixing evidence in real estate disputes are very limited. Delaying may lead to the loss of evidence or exceeding the statute of limitations. The earlier you get involved, the more options you will have for a solution.

The above answer is based on the judicial practice in the Beijing area. The judicial interpretations in other provinces and cities may vary. For specific cases, please refer to the local rules and evidence situations.

If you are facing similar problems, it is recommended that you consult a professional lawyer as soon as possible with the evidence materials, so as to avoid missing the statutory time limit. →Legal services for the purchase and sale of real estate·Attorney Li Yonghui·Beijing Henglue Law Firm

Disclaimer: This article is compiled based on the current effective laws and regulations and public 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. If you encounter disputes, please consult a practicing lawyer in time.