Civil Code Article 472
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.
The lender may terminate the loan in either of the following circumstances:(1) If he needs the thing lent in consequence of an unforeseen circumstances.(2) If the borrower uses the thing lent otherwise than for the agreed use or for the ordinary uses in accordance with the nature of the thing, or allows a third party to use it without the consent of the lender.(3) If the borrower causes damage or danger of damage to the thing lent by neglecting to take care of it.(4) If the borrower died.
中文原文 民法第472條
有左列各款情形之一者，貸與人得終止契約：
一、貸與人因不可預知之情事，自己需用借用物者。
二、借用人違反約定或依物之性質而定之方法使用借用物，或未經貸與人同意允許第三人使用者。
三、因借用人怠於注意，致借用物毀損或有毀損之虞者。
四、借用人死亡者。
一、貸與人因不可預知之情事，自己需用借用物者。
二、借用人違反約定或依物之性質而定之方法使用借用物，或未經貸與人同意允許第三人使用者。
三、因借用人怠於注意，致借用物毀損或有毀損之虞者。
四、借用人死亡者。