Abstract: Article 234 of contract law provides for the continued performance of the original lease agreement after the death of the lessee. However, no matter in the accuracy of the legal text or the flexibility of the practical operation, Article 234 is incomplete. Therefore, by combing the disputes involved in the provision, this paper explains and responds to the related issues, and on the basis of defining the connotation and extension, puts forward the solutions of the protection of the interests of all parties with the goal of "having shelter", in order to contribute to the understanding and application of this provision, with a view to achieving "living in peace".

Key words: death of lessee, cohabitant, lessor, balance of interest, rights