California · Civil Code
CIV §717: No lease or grant of land for agricultural or horticultural purposes for a longer period than 51 years, in which shall be reserved any rent or service of any kind, shall be valid.
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Agricultural or horticultural land leases longer than 51 years with reserved rent or services are invalid under law.
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No lease or grant of land for agricultural or horticultural purposes for a longer period than 51 years, in which shall be reserved any rent or service of any kind, shall be valid.
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