Page 190 - Important Provisions of The New Civil Code

Article 580. The usufructuary may set off the

improvements he may have made on the

property against any damage to the same. (488)

Article 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.