Legal Information

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

24 2026-10

Can the appraisal opinion be cross-examined in court?

If the party concerned has objections to the appraisal opinion, he/she may request the appraiser to appear in court to testify. The opinion that refuses to appear in court shall not be used as the basis for determining the facts; he/she may also raise written objections and request a re-appraisal.

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24 2026-10

Will I be sued if I don't pay the property management fees for a long time?

If a property owner fails to pay the property management fees for a long time, the property management company may issue a notice to the owner and then sue or apply for arbitration to recover the arrears. The statute of limitations for property management fees is three years, and the owner may also be required to pay a breach of contract penalty and legal fees if they refuse to pay.

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24 2026-10

What procedures are required to sell a rural house to a local villager?

When selling rural houses to villagers, the seller must meet the following requirements: they must be members of the same collective, have a written contract, and the sale must be recorded by the village collective and registered for transfer. The registration authority generally completes the process within 30 working days after accepting the application.

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24 2026-10

Can the developer be held accountable for making false claims in their promotional materials?

If the developer makes false claims in its promotion, the buyer can demand to withdraw from the contract. If the promotional materials, which are considered part of the contract, fail to deliver as promised, the buyer can terminate the contract for breach of contract. If the promotion constitutes fraud, the buyer can request to revoke the contract within one year. The key is to fix the evidence su...

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24 2026-10

Can probationary employees enjoy annual leave?

Probationary employees who have worked continuously for 12 months before joining the company are entitled to annual leave, which is calculated based on the remaining calendar days in the current year. Unused leave is paid at 300% of the daily wage, with 21.75 days per month as the basis for calculating the salary.

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24 2026-10

Is the probation period included in the official working years?

The probation period shall be included in the employee's length of service in the unit. The labor relationship shall be established from the date of employment. The economic compensation shall be calculated as one month's salary for each completed year of service, and more than six months shall be counted as one year. The statute of limitations for arbitration is one year.

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