Civil Code Article 495
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 defect of work occurred is due to circumstances for which the undertaker is responsible, the proprietor may demand the injury arising therefrom in addition to the repair of the defect, or the rescission of the contract, or the reduction of the remuneration as specified in the two preceding articles.In the case specified in the preceding paragraph, if the contract is for the construction of a building or other works on land, and the defect is serious so that cannot use for the purpose, the proprietor may rescind the contract
中文原文 民法第495條
因可歸責於承攬人之事由，致工作發生瑕疵者，定作人除依前二條之規定，請求修補或解除契約，或請求減少報酬外，並得請求損害賠償。
前項情形，所承攬之工作為建築物或其他土地上之工作物，而其瑕疵重大致不能達使用之目的者，定作人得解除契約。
前項情形，所承攬之工作為建築物或其他土地上之工作物，而其瑕疵重大致不能達使用之目的者，定作人得解除契約。