California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 2 — Property, Part 1 — Property in General, Title 2 — Ownership, Chapter 2 — Modifications of Ownership, Article 3 — Duration of Leases, Section 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.

Notes

Limits a lease or grant of land for agricultural or horticultural purposes that reserves any rent or service to 51 years, making a longer term invalid. Sets that single outer limit with no exception, grace period, or dollar amount stated anywhere in the section.

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