Property Management
A 'tenancy at sufferance' arises when:
AA tenant remains in possession after the lease has expired without the landlord's consent✓ Correct
BA tenant is unable to pay rent due to financial hardship
CA landlord allows a tenant to stay after the lease expires
DA tenant sublets without permission
Explanation
A tenancy at sufferance (holdover tenancy) occurs when a tenant stays in the property after their lease expires without the landlord's permission. The tenant has no right to possession and can be evicted. The landlord may also have the option to hold them to a new lease period.
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