California · Civil Code

CIV §824: Rent due upon a lease for life may be recovered in the same manner as upon a lease for years.

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Rent owed under a life lease can be collected using the same legal procedures as rent from a standard term lease.

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Rent due upon a lease for life may be recovered in the same manner as upon a lease for years.

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