Health and Safety Code section 18209

“Lease” is an oral or written contract for the use, possession, and occupation of property. It includes rent.

Source: Section 18209, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=18209. (updated Jan. 1, 1967; accessed Oct. 20, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/health_and_safety_code_section_18209

Original Source: Section 18209, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=18209. (last accessed May 12, 2025).