Extraordinary repairs shall be at the expense of the owner. The usufructuary is obliged to notify the owner when the need for such repairs is urgent. (501)
Civil Code · Book II: Property, Ownership, and Its Modifications · Title VI: Usufruct
Chapter 3: Obligations of the Usufructuary
Current text, as of October 24, 2026
Extraordinary repairs shall be at the expense of the owner. The usufructuary is obliged to notify the owner when the need for such repairs is urgent. (501)
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