Civil Code Article 70

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.

A person who is entitled to the natural profits of a thing acquires the profits which are separated from the thing for the duration of his right.A person who is entitled to the civil profits of a thing acquires them in proportion to the number of days for the duration of his right.
中文原文 民法第70條
有收取天然孳息權利之人,其權利存續期間內,取得與原物分離之孳息。
有收取法定孳息權利之人,按其權利存續期間內之日數,取得其孳息。

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