Civil Code Article 430

This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

If, for the duration of the lease, the thing leased is necessary for repairing incumbent on the lessor, the lessee may fix a reasonable deadline and notify the lessor to make such repairs. If the lessor fails to make such repairs within the deadline, the lessee may terminate the contract or make the repairs himself with demanding the lessor to return for any expenses incurred therefrom or deducting the said expenses from the rental.
中文原文 民法第430條
租賃關係存續中,租賃物如有修繕之必要,應由出租人負擔者,承租人得定相當期限,催告出租人修繕,如出租人於其期限內不為修繕者,承租人得終止契約或自行修繕而請求出租人償還其費用或於租金中扣除之。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.