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Firm news, insights on new laws, and frequently asked questions.

24 2026-9

How should debts be stipulated in a family property agreement?

A family property agreement may stipulate the assumption of debts in writing in accordance with Article 1065 of the Civil Code, but internal agreements cannot be used against creditors. If both spouses jointly sign the debt agreement and list the debts item by item and have them notarized, the debts shall be repaid jointly in accordance with Article 1089 upon divorce.

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24 2026-9

How to find a lawyer for corporate debt disputes?

When selecting a corporate debt lawyer, consider the following four aspects: expertise in the field of creditor-debtor relations, similar recovery cases, preservation and enforcement solutions, and transparent written fee arrangements. For lawsuits filed within the three-year statute of limitations, Henglu Law Firm assists in asset investigation and tracing, as well as holding shareholders account...

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24 2026-9

How to recover the debt without going to court?

Not resorting to litigation to recover debts: signing a repayment agreement, sending a letter to interrupt the statute of limitations, applying for a payment order (which can be enforced if there are no objections within 15 days), and obtaining a notarization of enforcement. The statute of limitations for litigation is three years. Henglue Law Firm has helped enterprises recover more than 1.3 mill...

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24 2026-9

How to collect overdue payments from customers?

The client defaults on the payment. First, we will reconcile the accounts and send a letter to fix the evidence. Within the three-year statute of limitations, you can apply for a payment order or file a lawsuit; the acceptance fee for a 100,000 yuan payment is 2,300 yuan. If you win the case, we can assist with the enforcement of the judgment. Henglue Law Firm will assist you with the entire colle...

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24 2026-9

What is the maximum amount of interest on a loan that is not protected by law?

The interest rate of private lending shall not exceed four times the one-year LPR at the time of the conclusion of the contract, and the excess part shall not be supported; if no interest is stipulated, it shall be deemed as interest-free, and the upfront interest shall be calculated according to the actual principal (Article 670 of the Civil Code).

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24 2026-9

How to sue a borrower who refuses to repay the money?

Prepare the IOUs, transfer receipts, and collection records, and file a lawsuit with the basic-level court in the defendant's residence or the place where the party receiving the money is located; pay attention to the three-year statute of limitations, and apply for enforcement within two years after winning the lawsuit.

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24 2026-9

How can small and medium-sized enterprises clear up their creditor's rights and debts?

The four steps to clear up creditor's rights and debts are: establishing a ledger, issuing a written reminder to interrupt the statute of limitations, issuing a payment order or suing and preserving the evidence, and applying for enforcement within two years after the judgment takes effect; note that the three-year statute of limitations is stipulated in Article 188 of the Civil Code.

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24 2026-9

What should I do if the compensation offered by the demolition office is much lower than the surrounding housing prices?

If the compensation is lower than the surrounding housing prices, do not sign the agreement. You can apply for an evaluation review within 10 days, apply for an appraisal within 10 days, or apply for a reconsideration within 60 days, and file a lawsuit within 6 months. According to the law, the compensation must not be lower than the similar real estate market price.

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24 2026-9

Is it useful to hire a lawyer if the compensation for enterprise demolition is being suppressed?

The compensation for enterprises includes the value of the house, the cost of temporary relocation and the loss of production and business suspension; if the compensation is deemed too low, it can be reviewed and appraised within 10 days, appraised by experts within 10 days, and subject to reconsideration within 60 days or litigation within six months. In practice, the compensation should not be l...

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24 2026-9

Is it useful to hire a lawyer when the house is forcibly demolished?

In demolition cases, lawyers can identify the defendants, verify the legality of the expropriation, seize the six-month statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit, and organize evidence for compensation based on direct losses. After confirming the illegality, the practical compensation standard shall not be lower than the compensation provided by law.

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24 2026-9

How to confirm that the forced demolition is illegal?

It is necessary to file a lawsuit within six months from the date of learning about the illegal demolition in order to confirm that the forced demolition is illegal. The court shall review three procedural requirements, including the compensation decision, the notice of default, and the court's enforcement. If the subject of the demolition is unclear, the court may sue the presumed subject of the ...

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24 2026-9

How to protect one's rights if the compensation for the demolition and renovation of a shop is underestimated?

If the compensation for shop renovation is underestimated, the applicant may apply for a review within 10 days after receiving the evaluation report, apply for an expert appraisal within 10 days, or request a reconsideration within 60 days, and file a lawsuit within 6 months; the compensation shall not be lower than the price of similar real estate in the market.

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24 2026-9

What should we do if there's forced demolition during the renovation of shantytowns?

If a legal house is forcibly demolished, a lawsuit should be filed within six months to confirm the illegality and apply for state compensation; according to Article 28 of the Regulations on Expropriation and Compensation, forced eviction can only be carried out by the municipal and county governments upon the application of the court, and administrative authorities have no right to forcibly demol...

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24 2026-9

Can corporate demolition lawyers help claim compensation for losses due to production and business suspension?

The losses caused by production and business suspension are statutory compensation items, which are determined according to their benefits and duration in accordance with Articles 17 and 23 of the "Regulations on the Acquisition and Compensation of Houses on State-Owned Land"; if they encounter forced demolition, they can file a lawsuit to confirm the illegality and claim compensation afterwards.

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