California · Probate Code

PROB §2552.5: For the purpose of this article, 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.

What this law says, in plain English

For lease agreements, if a lessee has the right to extend the lease term, the lease length is calculated as if that extension right will be exercised.

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For the purpose of this article, 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.

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