Section 360: Prohibition of causing damage to property obtained under the provision of usufruct

1) The usufructuary shall not damage, or cause to be damaged, the property obtained under the provision of usufruct.

2) If such a property is damaged in any manner in the course of its enjoyment by the usufructuary or by the person who has obtained it on rent, lease or mortgage pursuant to Section 358, the usufructuary shall be liable for it.

Provided that the usufructuary shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused to such property by a disaster.

3) The usufructuary may make insurance or take other necessary preventive measures for the protection of the property obtained under the provision of usufruct against possible loss or damage in the course of its enjoyment pursuant to sub-section (2).