Civil Code Article 833-1

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.

If the superficies without a definite duration has existed for more than twenty years, or the purpose of establishing the superficies has no longer existed, the court may, upon the request claim by the parties, fix the duration or terminate the superficies after considering the purpose of establishing the superficies as well as the type, nature, and using conditions of the building or works.
中文原文 民法第833-1條
地上權未定有期限者,存續期間逾二十年或地上權成立之目的已不存在時,法院得因當事人之請求,斟酌地上權成立之目的、建築物或工作物之種類、性質及利用狀況等情形,定其存續期間或終止其地上權。

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