A is a squatter on the land of B and constructed a house. When sued for forcible entry, he asked for reimbursement from B for the improvements. Is A correct?

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Squatters like A, who build on land they do not own without the owner's consent, are not entitled to reimbursement for improvements such as a house. However, they may be reimbursed for expenses that directly contributed to the preservation of the land, as per Article 449 of the New Civil Code. This is because such expenses benefit the landowner directly by maintaining or improving the property's condition.

A Is a Squatter on the Land of B and Constructed