(1) The usufructuary shall maintain and take care of the
property which he or she has obtained under the provision of
usufruct properly and reasonably as if it were his or her own
property.
(2) If a person obtains a property under the provision of
usufruct by way of rent, lease or mortgage, the person shall take
care of such property properly and reasonably.
(3) The usufructuary shall maintain the property obtained
under the provision of usufruct at his or her cost.
Provided that if it is necessary to maintain such property by
spending a substantial amount in consequence of a disaster, the
usufructuary shall obtain the owner's prior permission, and the
owner shall bear such maintenance expenses.