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Article 483

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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Whenever a large tree threatens to fall in such a way as to cause damage to the land or tenement of another or to travelers over a public or private road, the owner of the tree shall be obliged to fell and remove it.

Official text — RA 386

Whenever a large tree threatens to fall in such a way as to cause damage to the land or tenement of another or to travelers over a public or private road, the owner of the tree shall be obliged to fell and remove it; and should he not do so, it shall be done at his expense by order of the administrative authorities. (390a)

TITLE III

CO-OWNERSHIP

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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