§ 1943

California Civil Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

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.

(Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1541.)

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