Text of the provision
Art. 583. The usufructuary, before entering upon the enjoyment of the property, is obliged:
(1) To make, after notice to the owner or his legitimate representative, an inventory of all the property, which shall contain an appraisal of the movables and a description of the condition of the immovables;
(2) To give security, binding himself to fulfill the obligations imposed upon him in accordance with this Chapter.
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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
Before entering upon enjoyment, the usufructuary must (1) make an inventory of all the property, after notice to the owner, appraising the movables and describing the immovables; and (2) give security, binding himself to fulfil his obligations.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 582 — Usufruct of an Undivided Share.
- Article 584 — Who Is Excused From Security.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.