Civil Code section 1943

A hiring of real property, other than lodgings and dwelling-houses, in places where there is no custom or usage on the subject, is presumed to be a month to month tenancy unless otherwise designated in writing; except that, in the case of real property used for agricultural or grazing purposes a hiring is presumed to be for one year from its commencement unless otherwise expressed in the hiring.

Source: Section 1943, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1943.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1953; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

Last Updated

Jan. 1, 1953

§ 1943’s source at ca​.gov