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Practice question: Party Wall

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Practice question

Dino demolishes his building, which was supported by a party wall, and renounces his part-ownership of the wall. The demolition requires protective work and repairs to prevent damage to the wall. Dino argues that his renunciation excuses every demolition-related expense. Which conclusion follows from Article 663?
  1. Renunciation transfers all demolition costs to the remaining owner.
  2. Renunciation requires the government to repair the wall.
  3. Dino need pay only if the remaining owner caused the demolition.
  4. Dino remains responsible, on this occasion, for repairs and work necessary to prevent demolition damage to the wall.
  5. The wall must be destroyed with the building.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html — Civil Code, Article 663.

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