Civil Code Article 923

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 a period has been fixed for the duration of the dian, the dian-maker may redeem the property dianed at the original price received for the dian after the end of such period.If the dian-maker does not redeem the property dianed at the original price received for the dian within two years from the end of the said period, the dian-holder acquires the ownership of the property dianed.
中文原文 民法第923條
典權定有期限者,於期限屆滿後,出典人得以原典價回贖典物。
出典人於典期屆滿後,經過二年,不以原典價回贖者,典權人即取得典物所有權。

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