Civil Code Article 494
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.
When the undertaker fails to repair the defect within the period specified in the first paragraph of the preceding article, or refuses to repair the defect according to the provisions of the third paragraph of the preceding article, or the defect cannot be repaired, the proprietor may rescind the contract or demand a reduction of the remuneration. If, however, the defect is not important, or if the contract is for the construction of a building or other works on land, the proprietor shall not rescind the contract.
中文原文 民法第494條
承攬人不於前條第一項所定期限內修補瑕疵，或依前條第三項之規定拒絕修補或其瑕疵不能修補者，定作人得解除契約或請求減少報酬。
但瑕疵非重要，或所承攬之工作為建築物或其他土地上之工作物者，定作人不得解除契約。
但瑕疵非重要，或所承攬之工作為建築物或其他土地上之工作物者，定作人不得解除契約。