Practice question
An owner fails to comply with valid health and safety regulations concerning a building. The government undertakes the necessary work despite the owner's objection and proves the required expenses. The owner refuses payment solely because no contract was signed. Which answer follows Article 2169?
- No contract necessarily means no expense liability
- The statutory facts can require the owner to pay the necessary expenses despite the objection
- The government must always donate the work
- The owner may personally repeal the regulations
- The work automatically transfers the building to the government
Legal references
- Civil Code Articles 2164–2175: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
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