{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"9940","citation":"Prob. Code, § 9940","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS [7000. - 12591.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7"},{"name":"PART 5. ESTATE MANAGEMENT [9600. - 10382.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 15. Leases [9940. - 9948.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-5/chapter-15"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>For the purpose of this chapter:</p><p>(a) “Lease” includes, without limitation, a lease that includes an option to purchase real propery of the estate.</p><p>(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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/leases-9940","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}