Article 694

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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A nuisance is anything that injures health or property, offends the senses, shocks morals, or obstructs the use of property or public areas. Examples: foul-smelling establishments, obstructions on public roads, noise pollution.

Official text — RA 386

A nuisance is any act, omission, establishment, business, condition of property, or anything else which:

(1) Injures or endangers the health or safety of others; or

(2) Annoys or offends the senses; or

(3) Shocks, defies or disregards decency or morality; or

(4) Obstructs or interferes with the free passage of any public highway or street, or any body of water; or

(5) Hinders or impairs the use of property.

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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