Legal Information

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29 2026-9

What is the difference between buying a house with a full payment under someone else's name and buying a house with a loan under someone else's name?

The legal nature of buying a house with full payment and buying a house with a loan under someone else's name is the same, and both face the risk of the registered name being used by others. The loan-based type also involves repayment obligations, bank mortgage rights, and the risk of default and foreclosure. The focus of evidence and risk prevention is different in the two cases.

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29 2026-9

How can one recover the money they paid for the house if they bought it under someone else's name?

If you want to recover the paid purchase price when buying a house under someone else's name, you can claim that the nominal owner has no right to dispose of the property and request the return of the purchase price and the appreciation; you need to prove the agreement on buying the house under someone else's name and the investment. If no agreement can be reached through negotiation, you can file...

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29 2026-9

How can investors and registrants confirm their ownership rights when both of them have invested in the project?

When both the investor and the registrant have made investments, the determination of ownership should be based on the loan agreement, the investment ratio, and the actual possession. The real estate registration book is not absolutely binding, and the true owner may sue for the determination of ownership. It is recommended to sign an agreement and keep the relevant documents.

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29 2026-9

Is it safe to buy a house using a relative's name?

Buying a house under a relative's name (buying a house in someone else's name) involves risks such as the registrant disposing of the property without authorization or having it seized by creditors. Since the ownership of the house is determined by the registration book, it is recommended to sign a written agreement and keep evidence of the investment. It is also advisable to consult a lawyer as s...

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29 2026-9

How do multiple heirs divide the property? Can they sell the house and split the proceeds among themselves?

When multiple heirs divide a property, they can either sell the house and split the proceeds or accept compensation in the form of a discounted value. According to Articles 303 and 304 of the Civil Code, co-owners may request a division at any time. If no agreement can be reached through negotiation, they may file a lawsuit to request an auction and split the proceeds accordingly.

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29 2026-9

How to resolve disputes over parents' property among multiple children?

When multiple children compete for their parents' property, the ownership and shares should be determined first: if there is a will, the property should be distributed according to the will; if there is no will, it should be inherited according to law. According to the Civil Code, the property can be divided by discounting or auctioning. It is recommended to confirm ownership and preserve the prop...

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29 2026-9

If my employer hasn't paid for social insurance, can I claim compensation for my medical expenses if I get sick?

If the unit fails to pay for medical insurance and the employee has to pay for the medical expenses out of pocket due to illness, the employee can claim compensation for the losses from the medical insurance pool; according to the "Social Insurance Law", the unit is obliged to enroll in insurance. If the enrollment cannot be completed in time, the employee can file a lawsuit for compensation. Plea...

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29 2026-9

How is the disability level determined for work-related injuries?

The degree of disability due to work-related injuries shall be assessed by the municipal labor ability appraisal committee in accordance with the "Regulations on Work-related Injury Insurance". The degree of labor dysfunction is divided into ten levels. The application requires work-related injury identification and medical materials. The conclusion shall be issued within 60 days, and the insuranc...

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29 2026-9

Is the overtime pay on weekends calculated at 200% or 300%?

For overtime work arranged on weekends (rest days) that cannot be compensated with additional rest, the employer shall pay no less than 200% of the employee's wage; for overtime work on statutory holidays, the compensation shall be 300% of the employee's wage. This is in accordance with Article 44 of the Labor Law.

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29 2026-9

If the contract expires and I continue to work without signing a new one, do I have to pay compensation?

If the contract expires and is not renewed, but the employee continues to work, it shall be deemed as a de facto employment relationship. The employer shall pay the employee the difference in wages corresponding to twice the amount of the unpaid wages, and if the employer terminates the employment without justifiable reasons, the employer shall pay the employee compensation (2N), in accordance wit...

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29 2026-9

What specific items are included in work-related injury compensation?

Work-related injury compensation includes medical expenses, rehabilitation expenses, hospitalization meal subsidies, wages during the period of suspension of work and retention of salary, nursing fees, assistive device expenses, and one-time disability subsidies, as well as medical and employment subsidies, which vary depending on the degree of disability.

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