Text of the provision
Art. 568. If the usufructuary has leased the lands or tenements given in usufruct, and the usufruct should expire before the termination of the lease, he or his heirs and successors shall receive only the proportionate share of the rent that must be paid by the lessee.
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Civil Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 386, approved June 18, 1949, effective August 30, 1950. Reproduced in full; verified verbatim against the LawPhil and ChanRobles official-text renderings.
What this article means
If the usufructuary leased the land and the usufruct expires before the lease, he or his heirs receive only the proportionate share of the rent owed to the lessor.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 567 — Growing Fruits at the Start and End.
- Article 569 — Civil Fruits Accrue Daily.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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