Prob. Code, § 9940 · Chapter 15. Leases
Prob. Code, § 9940
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For the purpose of this chapter:
(a) “Lease” includes, without limitation, a lease that includes an option to purchase real propery of the estate.
(b) If a lease gives the lessee the right to extend the term of the lease, the length of the term shall be considered as though the right to extend had been exercised.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.
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