Legal Information

24 2026-9

Can the property management company cut off the water and electricity supply if the owner fails to pay the property management fee?

Article 944 of the Civil Code prohibits property management companies from suspending water and electricity services to collect fees; those who fail to pay fees may be sued, and they can claim compensation for losses; the acceptance fee for cases involving amounts less than 10,000 yuan is 50 yuan per case, and the simple procedure shall be concluded within three months.

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24 2026-9

What should I do if the seller's household registration is not transferred out when buying a house?

The court will not order the forced relocation of the household registration, but the party concerned may claim the breach of contract penalty according to the contract; in Beijing, the party concerned may apply for a public household registration; before signing the contract, the party concerned should check the household registration and pay a deposit. The first-instance trial will generally be ...

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24 2026-9

What should I do if I've lost the demolition agreement?

If the demolition agreement is lost, it can be copied and archived, or an application for information disclosure or litigation file retrieval can be submitted; the response to the information disclosure request shall be made within 20 working days, the review period shall be 60 days, and the litigation time limit shall be 6 months.

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24 2026-9

What is the difference between the demolition of houses on residential plots and the compensation for urban housing?

The houses on residential plots are subject to Article 48 of the Land Administration Law, which stipulates that compensation must be provided before relocation; urban houses are compensated at a rate not lower than the market price; and those who disagree with the compensation can file for reconsideration within 60 days or file a lawsuit within 6 months.

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24 2026-9

What are the requirements for parole?

Parole is granted when the sentence has been served for more than half of the term (those sentenced to life imprisonment must have actually served for more than 13 years), and the offender truly repents and poses no risk of reoffending. Repeat offenders and other eight categories of violent criminals serving heavy sentences are not eligible for parole, and the decision is made in accordance with A...

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24 2026-9

What is the difference between the crime of gambling and the crime of operating a gambling house?

The crime of gambling is punishable by fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years, while the crime of operating a gambling house is generally punishable by fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five years, and if the circumstances are serious, it is punishable by fixed-term imprisonment of not less than five years but not more than ten years; according to Article 303 of the Criminal L...

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24 2026-9

Do all the inheritors need to be present when transferring the ownership of a property through inheritance?

There is no requirement for all parties to be present for the transfer of inheritance: they can authorize a notary to handle it, waive their right to inheritance in writing, or apply for registration unilaterally with a valid court judgment or mediation agreement, in accordance with Article 14 of the Interim Regulations on Real Estate Registration.

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24 2026-9

What is the difference between a bequest and inheritance by will?

The inheritance by will is for the statutory heirs, and the bequest is for those other than the statutory heirs; the donee must express acceptance of the bequest within 60 days after knowing it, and failure to do so shall be deemed as a waiver; it shall be handled in accordance with Articles 1123 and 1124 of the Civil Code.

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24 2026-9

When getting a divorce, how are the pension insurance and provident fund divided?

During the marriage, the provident fund and basic pension actually obtained shall be divided as the couple's joint property in accordance with Article 1062 of the Civil Code and Article 25 of the Interpretation (I) of the Marriage and Family Chapter; the unobtained portion shall be claimed separately.

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24 2026-9

How much does a legal consultation typically cost per session?

The hourly fee for legal consultations is usually between 300 yuan and 2,000 yuan, while the 12348 hotline is free of charge. According to Article 11 of the "Measures for the Administration of Lawyers' Service Fees", risk-based fees are prohibited in cases such as marriage and inheritance.

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24 2026-9

What evidence do I need to prepare to file for divorce?

The divorce lawsuit is based on three lines of evidence: emotional breakdown, property, and child support. According to Article 67 of the Civil Procedure Law, the party who makes the claim is responsible for providing the evidence. The filing fee is 50 to 300 yuan per case, and the simple procedure shall be concluded within three months.

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24 2026-9

Do foreigners working in Beijing need to pay social insurance contributions?

Foreigners working in China shall participate in social insurance in accordance with Article 97 of the Social Insurance Law. Employers shall register them within 30 days from the date they obtain their employment certificates; those who fail to do so within the time limit shall be subject to a fine of 0.05% of the unpaid amount per day.

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24 2026-9

Can an individual use the 50,000 USD they convert into foreign currency each year to buy a house abroad?

The personal annual facilitation quota of 50,000 US dollars shall not be used for capital projects such as purchasing real estate abroad. Violating the foreign exchange control regulations may result in a fine of no more than 30% of the amount of foreign exchange evaded, and the penalty will be higher in serious cases, in accordance with Article 39 of the "Regulations on Foreign Exchange Managemen...

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24 2026-9

Are Hong Kong insurance policies purchased by mainland residents protected by mainland laws?

According to Article 41 of the Law on the Application of Laws to Foreign-related Civil Relations, Hong Kong insurance policies shall be governed by Hong Kong law as agreed; the mainland insurance law shall not be directly applicable. Claims disputes shall be resolved in Hong Kong, and the insured shall personally go to Hong Kong and provide truthful information when applying for insurance.

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24 2026-9

What should a company do if it is sued?

After being sued, the enterprise shall submit a defense statement within 15 days, check the time limit and sort out the evidence in accordance with Article 128 of the Civil Procedure Law; failure to appear will result in a default judgment, and if the account is preserved, the enterprise may apply for its release by providing a guarantee in accordance with Article 103.

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