Frequently Asked Questions

09 2026-10

How can I prove a cash loan without any receipt?

If there is no promissory note for a cash loan, it doesn't necessarily mean that the borrower will lose the lawsuit. Evidence such as WeChat chat records, audio recordings, withdrawal records, and witness testimonies can be used to strengthen the chain of evidence, and the loan can be determined based on a high degree of plausibility.

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09 2026-10

How to protect one's rights if the identification of an illegal building is incorrect?

If the determination of illegal construction is incorrect, the party concerned may request reconsideration or file a lawsuit to revoke it; the determination must clarify the planning permission and the construction time, and the party concerned must be informed of the right to make statements and defenses during the process. The incorrect determination should be corrected in accordance with the la...

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09 2026-10

What is the role of a lawyer in compensation negotiation during expropriation?

The lawyer sorts out the illegal points, fixes the evidence, estimates the reasonable compensation, and represents the client in the reconsideration and litigation during the compensation negotiation; if the other party fails to perform its duties, the lawyer can request the court to revoke the decision and order the other party to handle the case again.

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09 2026-10

How should one appeal against an unreasonable evaluation of a store's demolition compensation?

If the evaluation of a store is unreasonable, one can apply for an evaluation review or appraisal, and challenge the compensation decision through administrative review or litigation. When selecting an evaluation agency and reviewing the report, the right to information should be guaranteed. If the evaluation process violates the law, one can request its revocation through legal means.

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09 2026-10

What are the legal ways for those being relocated to protect their rights?

The persons subject to demolition may protect their rights through information disclosure, administrative reconsideration, administrative litigation, and compensation procedures; forced demolition must be applied for by the court to enforce; and in the event of illegal forced demolition, a request for confirmation of the illegality should be made within six months.

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09 2026-10

Do enterprises need to pay taxes on the compensation received for demolition?

When an enterprise receives demolition compensation payments, it may be subject to corporate income tax and other taxes. Whether the compensation is taxable and how it should be allocated shall be handled in accordance with current tax regulations and special documents. The specific determination shall be subject to the approval of the tax authorities.

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09 2026-10

Is there a relationship between the fees charged by demolition lawyers and the compensation ratio?

Land expropriation and demolition are mostly administrative litigations, and it is prohibited by law to implement risk-based attorney fees. Attorney fees are not tied to the compensation ratio; they are generally charged on a per-case basis or as a percentage of the contract value (non-risk-based). Before entrusting a lawyer, the agreement must be explicitly stated in writing.

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09 2026-10

After the residential land is expropriated, how will the houses be compensated?

After the homestead is expropriated, the value of the house and the resettlement compensation shall be calculated in accordance with the law; the right to use the homestead obtained by inheritance and the loss of the right due to infringement without the fault of the right holder shall still be included in the resettlement and the right holder may request the performance of the duty.

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09 2026-10

Can family members appoint a lawyer on behalf of the suspect?

Family members can appoint lawyers on behalf of the suspect; according to the Criminal Procedure Law, close relatives can appoint lawyers on behalf of the suspect as soon as the suspect is interrogated or subjected to compulsory measures, without the need for the suspect's signature.

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