Civil Code Article 838
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 superficiary is entitled to transfer his/her rights to another person or create a mortgage, unless otherwise provided by the agreement of contract or the custom.The agreement as specified in the preceding paragraph shall not be effective against a third person unless it has been registered.A building or other works and the superficies thereon cannot be separately transferred or created other rights.
中文原文 民法第838條
地上權人得將其權利讓與他人或設定抵押權。
但契約另有約定或另有習慣者，不在此限。
前項約定，非經登記，不得對抗第三人。
地上權與其建築物或其他工作物，不得分離而為讓與或設定其他權利。
但契約另有約定或另有習慣者，不在此限。
前項約定，非經登記，不得對抗第三人。
地上權與其建築物或其他工作物，不得分離而為讓與或設定其他權利。