§ 10536. — 10536. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

California § 10536.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code PROB: Probate Code - PROB
• Div. 7.: DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS
• Part 6.: PART 6. INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES
• Ch. 3.: CHAPTER 3. Administration Under Independent Administration Authority
• Art. 3.: ARTICLE 3. Powers the Exercise of Which Requires Giving of Notice of Proposed Action Under Some Circumstances

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(a)
The personal representative has the power to enter as lessor into a lease of property of the estate for any purpose (including, but not limited to, exploration for and production or removal of minerals, oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon substances or geothermal energy, including a community oil lease or a pooling or unitization agreement) for such period, within or beyond the period of administration, and for such rental or royalty or both, and upon such other terms and conditions as the personal representative may determine. Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), the personal representative may exercise this power without giving notice of proposed action under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 10580).
(b)
The personal representative shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 10580) where the personal representative enters into a lease of real property for a term in excess of one year. If the lease gives the lessee the right to extend the term of the lease, the lease shall be considered as if the right to extend has been exercised.
(c)
The personal representative shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 10580) where the personal representative enters into a lease of personal property and the lease is one described in subdivision (b) of Section 10532.

Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.