(a) Subject to the limitations in this chapter, a lease may include a restriction on transfer of the tenant‘s interest in the lease.

(b) Unless a lease includes a restriction on transfer, a tenant’s rights under the lease include unrestricted transfer of the tenant’s interest in the lease.

Terms Used In California Civil Code 1995.210

  • Lease: means a lease or sublease of real property for other than residential purposes, and includes modifications and other agreements affecting a lease. See California Civil Code 1995.020
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Restriction on transfer: means a provision in a lease that restricts the right of transfer of the tenant's interest in the lease. See California Civil Code 1995.020
  • Tenant: includes a subtenant or assignee. See California Civil Code 1995.020

(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 982, Sec. 2.)

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