California Code
CHAPTER 15 - Leases
Section 9940.

9940. For the purpose of this chapter:

(a) “Lease” includes, without limitation, a lease that includes an option to purchase real propery of the estate.

(b) If a lease gives the lessee the right to extend the term of the lease, the length of the term shall be considered as though the right to extend had been exercised.

(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)