Contracts
An Alaska landlord who accepts rent after the lease term has expired is creating a:
ANew fixed-term lease automatically
BMonth-to-month (periodic) tenancy by accepting payment for occupancy✓ Correct
CTenancy at sufferance
DTenancy at will that requires 6 months' notice to terminate
Explanation
When a landlord accepts rent from a holdover tenant after the lease expires, they typically convert the holdover tenancy to a periodic (usually month-to-month) tenancy. The original lease terms continue to apply except that the duration is month-to-month, terminable with proper notice.
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