Civil Code Article 776
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 disruption or obstruction of works constructed on a piece of land for the purposes of storing, draining or drawing water has caused prejudice or may cause prejudice to another's land, the landowner shall, at his own expenses, make necessary repair, dredging or prevention. However, if the bearing of such expenses is otherwise provided by custom, such custom shall be followed.
中文原文 民法第776條
土地因蓄水、排水、或引水所設之工作物、破潰、阻塞，致損害及於他人之土地，或有致損害之虞者，土地所有人應以自己之費用，為必要之修繕、疏通或預防。
但其費用之負擔，另有習慣者，從其習慣。
但其費用之負擔，另有習慣者，從其習慣。