Picking fruit over the boundary in Portugal

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A tree owner can require the neighbour to allow fruit to be picked from the neighbour's side when it cannot be picked from the owner's own side, and is liable for any damage caused (Código Civil, art. 1367.º).

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Law

Código Civil (Decreto-Lei n.º 47344/66)

Article

1367.º

Right

To require the neighbour to allow the fruit to be picked from the neighbour's side

Condition

The fruit cannot be picked from the tree owner's own side

Liability

The tree owner pays for any damage the picking causes

Official text

pgdlisboa.pt/leis/lei_mostra_articulado.php?nid=775&tabel...

Sources

pgdlisboa.pt/leis/lei_mostra_articulado.php?nid=775&tabel...

Checked

2026-11-05