· Not an official government website

BatasKo

Ang Batas, Sa Simpleng Salita — your rights, finally explained.

Article 449

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

A builder in bad faith (one who knows the land belongs to another) forfeits everything built without right to indemnity — and is additionally liable for damages.

Official text — RA 386

He who builds, plants or sows in bad faith on the land of another, loses what is built, planted or sown without right to indemnity. (362)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

Related

RELATED RIGHTS

Legal disclaimer: BatasKo provides general legal information, not legal advice. For advice on contracts, property rights, obligations, or civil damages, consult a licensed Filipino lawyer or the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) at pao.gov.ph.