Civil Code Article 927
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 beneficial outlays have been incurred by the dian-holder, whereby the value of the property dianed is increased or where reconstruction or repairs have been made in accordance with the provisions of Article 921, the dian-holder may demand return to the extent of the benefits existing at the time of the redemption of the said property.The provision of Article 839 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the redemption of the said property.If the property dianed is a land, and the dian-maker agrees the dian-holder to construct buildings on it, the dian-maker shall reimburse the dian-holder according to the current market price of such building at the time of the redemption of the said property, except there is another agreement. If the dian-maker refuses to reimburse, a superficies is deemed to be created at the time of the redemption.If the dian-maker is willing to reimburse according to the preceding paragraph, but the parties cannot agree upon the current market price, the parties can apply to a court to determine the price. If the dian-maker refuses to reimburse according to the price decided by the court, a superficies is also deemed to be created at the time of the redemption.In the circumstance that a superficies is deemed to be created as specified in the preceding two paragraphs, if the parties cannot agree upon the rental, duration and scope, the parties can apply to a court to determine it.