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09 2026-10

When an elderly person participates in a free physical examination and gets injured, should the organizing party be held liable for compensation?

The elderly person fell down during the free physical examination and the organizing party should compensate for its failure to fulfill its obligation of ensuring safety. Public welfare activities may reduce but not necessarily exempt from liability. It is recommended to fix the evidence at the scene and seek medical treatment immediately.

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09 2026-10

If an employee gets injured while participating in a sports event organized by their employer, is it considered a work-related injury or a case of infringement

In general, injuries sustained during sports events organized by the unit are recognized as work-related injuries, and third-party infringements may lead to parallel civil compensation. It is recommended to keep the organizational evidence, seek medical treatment promptly, and apply for work-related injury recognition.

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09 2026-10

Can I claim compensation for medical damages if I get injured while getting a beauty treatment at a salon?

It is necessary to distinguish between medical cosmetology and lifestyle cosmetology. If medical cosmetology causes harm, the victim can claim medical damage liability in accordance with Article 1218 of the Civil Code; if lifestyle cosmetology causes harm, the victim can generally claim compensation in accordance with general tort law, service contracts, and the Consumer Protection Law.

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09 2026-10

After the house is rented out, if the landlord wants to sell it, do the tenants have the priority to purchase it?

The lessee enjoys a preferential right of purchase, but there are conditions attached. According to Article 726 of the Civil Code, the lessor shall notify the lessee within a reasonable period of time before selling the property. Under the same conditions, the lessee may exercise the preferential right of purchase. If the lessee's rights are infringed, he/she may claim compensation in accordance w...

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09 2026-10

Can we stop our neighbors from illegally building structures? How to exercise the right of neighborliness?

Illegal construction that obstructs lighting and passage constitutes an infringement of neighboring rights. According to Articles 288 and 293 of the Civil Code, one can request the removal of the obstruction and the restoration of the original state, and may also report it for demolition within a specified time limit in accordance with Article 64 of the Urban and Rural Planning Law.

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09 2026-10

How is the housing maintenance fund used? Can owners check the accounts?

The maintenance funds are used for the repair and renovation of the common areas after the warranty period expires. Generally, the use of the funds requires the approval of the owners, and in emergency situations, a green channel can be used. Owners have the right to inquire about the household accounts and expenditure details, and if they find any misappropriation, they can file complaints and re...

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09 2026-10

Who should bear the responsibility for repairing the water leakage on the top floor—the landlord or the property management company?

The rooftop of the top floor is a common area, and the maintenance is shared by all owners, with the property management organization using the maintenance funds; the owners of the exclusive parts or those who commit human errors are responsible for the maintenance; and for construction problems within the warranty period, the developers should be held accountable.

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