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Civil Act — Article 205 (Maintenance of possession)

민법 제205조

(1) If a possessor is disturbed in his or her possession, he or she may demand cessation of the disturbance as well as compensation for damages.

(2) The right of demand under the preceding paragraph shall be exercised within one year from the time the disturbance ceases to exist.

(3) If the Article possessed has been damaged due to construction works, the removal of the disturbance shall not be demanded after one year has elapsed since the beginning of such works, or after the works were completed.

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