Civil Code Article 612
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 proprietor is entitled to retain the luggage or other property of the guest, until he has been paid the whole of what the guest may owe him in respect to lodging, food, shower or the other services and disbursements.The provisions of Article 445 to Article 448 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the right of retention of the preceding paragraph.