Code Civ. Proc., § 339.5 · Chapter 3. The Time of Commencing Actions Other Than for the Recovery of Real Property
Code Civ. Proc., § 339.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Where a lease of real property is not in writing, no action shall be brought under Section 1951.2 of the Civil Code more than two years after the breach of the lease and abandonment of the property, or more than two years after the termination of the right of the lessee to possession of the property, whichever is the earlier time.
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History
Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 89.
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