Frequently Asked Questions

30 2026-9

Are gambling debts protected by law?

Gambling debts are illegal debts and are not protected by law. Loans made through gambling violate public order and good customs and mandatory regulations, and the court will not support them. However, those loans that are actually legitimate but disguised as gambling debts need to be identified and verified.

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Who will repay the debt if the debtor passes away?

The debtor's death does not automatically extinguish the debt. The creditor may claim repayment from the debtor's heirs within the actual value of the inherited estate. If the debt is a joint debt of the couple, the surviving spouse should also repay it jointly.

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How to hold multiple partners accountable for unpaid debts?

When multiple partners owe money together, they can jointly sue all partners to claim joint and several liability, and hold them accountable in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Code on partnership contracts and joint debts. It is necessary to secure a partnership agreement and evidence of account reconciliation, and apply for property preservation.

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What is the difference between a promissory note and a debt note?

A promissory note proves the lending relationship, while a debt note proves that the debt has been settled. The statute of limitations for the two types of notes starts at different times. It's more secure to write a promissory note for a loan and a debt note for an unpaid debt, and to specify the cause and repayment period in the notes.

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How to recover the transferred property from a debtor?

The debtor can exercise the right of revocation in accordance with Articles 538 and 539 of the Civil Code to recover the transferred property. The debtor must file a lawsuit and apply for preservation within one year after knowing the grounds for revocation and within five years after the act occurred.

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How to protect one's rights if a farm is identified as an illegal construction?

If a farm is identified as an illegal construction, it can seek legal protection according to the law: clarify the procedures for filing and identifying agricultural facilities, and apply for revocation within 60 days of reconsideration and 6 months of litigation in accordance with the Land Management Law and the Urban and Rural Planning Law, while preserving evidence.

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What issues should be paid attention to when hiring a demolition lawyer?

When looking for a demolition lawyer, you should consider whether their expertise matches your needs, whether their qualifications are verifiable, and whether their fees are transparent. You should also verify their practicing licenses and similar experience, be cautious of unreliable rankings and promises of guaranteed victories, and sign a contract with the law firm's stamp on it.

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What are the top ten demolition compensation lawyers in China?

There is no official ranking of top 10 lawyers. When choosing a lawyer, you should consider their professional expertise and experience. Before signing a compensation agreement, you need to verify the scope of the expropriation and the qualifications of the parties involved. If the signing process involves fraud, you can claim the agreement to be invalid and seek compensation.

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How to compensate for the loss of a business license due to the demolition of a store?

In the process of store demolition, the losses of production and business suspension and equipment and inventory corresponding to the business license can be claimed for compensation according to law; for illegal demolition, the direct losses shall be compensated in accordance with the "State Compensation Law", and it is necessary to keep the business license and tax payment certificates as eviden...

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30 2026-9

What are the manifestations of illegal land expropriation procedures?

The illegal practices in the land expropriation process include expropriating land without approval, failing to announce and hold hearings, and forcibly demolishing without ensuring compensation, etc. According to Articles 47 and 48 of the Land Management Law, victims can seek redress through administrative reconsideration or litigation and claim compensation.

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What do corporate demolition compensation lawyers do?

The lawyer specializing in enterprise demolition compensation verifies the subject of the compensation, reviews the assessment, applies for information disclosure and litigation for reconsideration, and coordinates the lease debts to help enterprises strive for fair compensation.

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How to determine whether the demolition compensation is reasonable?

To determine whether the demolition compensation is reasonable, we need to assess whether it is fair and compliant with regulations, and whether it is not lower than the market price. If the factory building was signed for without being subject to expropriation, the contract can be claimed to be invalid. It is essential to verify the scope and subject of the contract before signing it.

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