Section 9941 Of Chapter 15. Leases From California Probate Code >> Division 7. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 15.

. If it is to the advantage of the estate, the personal representative may lease, as lessor, real property of the estate without authorization of the court in either of the following cases:
  (a) Where the rental does not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) a month and the term does not exceed one year.
  (b) Where the lease is from month to month, regardless of the amount of the rental.