State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 2222 – Non furnishing of security – If the usufructuary does not furnish security as laid down in the preceding article, the owner may demand that the immovable assets be leased or placed under administration, that the movables be sold and that monies, as also the proceeds of sales may be invested on interest or invested in public funds or in shares of companies which provide security; in such case the rents, interests or the fruits and produce of the assets and administration shall be handed over to the usufructuary.