A Beijing lawyer explains how to determine the defendant in cases of injuries caused by falling objects from a height: Those who can be identified as infringers should be listed as defendants, while those who are difficult to identify should be listed as possible perpetrators and claim property management liability.
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A Beijing lawyer explains who is responsible for injuries caused by drones falling onto people: Generally, the owner, manager, or operator is responsible, and the producer or seller can be held liable for product defects.
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A Beijing lawyer explains whether supermarkets should compensate customers injured by automatic door clamps: Generally, they should compensate. If the supermarket fails to fulfill its obligation to ensure safety, it will bear legal responsibility. However, if the customer is at fault, the supermarket's liability may be reduced.
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A Beijing lawyer explains whether it's possible to claim compensation for injuries caused by power leakage from shared power banks: Yes, it's possible. Product defects can be traced back to manufacturers and sellers, and management negligence at venues can be traced back to operators.
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A Beijing lawyer explains who should compensate for customers injured by collapsing supermarket shelves: Generally, the supermarket should bear the responsibility. If the supermarket fails to fulfill its obligation of ensuring safety, it needs to compensate. If the injury is caused by a third party, the third party shall bear the supplementary liability.
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A Beijing lawyer explains how to transfer the ownership of utilities (water, electricity, and gas) for a second-hand house: Settle all outstanding fees before and after the handover, confirm the meter readings, and then take the property certificate and identity proof to the relevant service counters to handle the name change procedure.
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A Beijing lawyer explains how to handle the transfer of the housing maintenance fund: it is transferred along with the house, and after the transfer, the management agency or the entrusted bank needs to be changed. It is necessary to settle the unpaid funds that should be paid.
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A Beijing lawyer explains whether the supervision of down payment funds for second-hand houses is safe: It is relatively safe. The funds are held by a third-party custodian and disbursed after the transfer of ownership, which significantly reduces the risk of buyers losing both their money and the property.
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A Beijing lawyer explains whether it's possible to claim compensation if an agent conceals defects in a house: It's possible to argue that the agent has an obligation to provide honest information, and if the agent conceals major defects, they should compensate or refund the agency fee.
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A Beijing lawyer explains whether both spouses need to be present for the transfer of a second-hand house: For jointly-owned properties, the consent of all owners is required. Usually, both parties need to be present, and a notarized power of attorney can be used for delegated handling.
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A Beijing lawyer explains what to do if the appraised value of a second-hand house is lower than the transaction price: You can negotiate a price adjustment, ask for a reassessment by another appraiser, increase the down payment, and stipulate the loan terms in the contract.
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A Beijing lawyer explains whether the age of a second-hand house has an impact on the loan application: It will affect the loan term and loan-to-value ratio. For some older houses, the loan-to-value ratio may be reduced, the interest rate may be increased, or the loan application may even be rejected.
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A Beijing lawyer explains the legal effect of private transactions involving military-owned housing: such transactions are usually invalid or unenforceable, as the ownership of the property is special and cannot be sold to local residents, making the risks extremely high.
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A Beijing lawyer explains whether shared-equity housing can be listed for sale: Subject to special policies, shares can usually only be transferred after five years, and there are regulations on the process and price.
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A Beijing lawyer explains who should be paid the rent after buying a house: After the transfer of ownership, the right to collect the rent belongs to the new landlord. The rent that has expired or been collected before the settlement date shall be paid to the original landlord according to the agreement.
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