(1) If the usufructuary lessee dies, then in the course of one month after having become aware of the death of the usufructuary lessee, both their heirs and the usufructuary lessor are entitled to terminate the lease observing a notice period of six months with effect for the end of a calendar quarter.
(2) The heirs may contest the notice of termination of the usufructuary lessor and demand continuation of the lease if proper management of the leased property appears to be warranted by them or by a co-heir commissioned by them or by a third party. The usufructuary lessor may refuse to continue the lease if the heirs have not declared their objection at the latest three months prior to expiry of the lease and have not notified the usufructuary lessor of the circumstances by reason of which further proper management of the leased property appears ensured. The inquiry and the refusal require the written form. If no agreement can be reached, then the Agricultural Court (Landwirtschaftsgericht) decides on application.
(3) In response to notice of termination by the usufructuary lessor under subsection (1), a demand by the heir seeking continuation under section 595 is excluded.