California Code
CHAPTER 2 - Definitions
Section 18862.21.

18862.21. “Lease” is an oral or written contract for the use, possession, and occupation of property. It includes rent.

(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 434, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2002. Operative January 1, 2004, by Sec. 44 of Ch. 434, as amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1038.)