Property Ownership
Which type of lease gives the tenant the most security of tenure?
ATenancy at will
BMonth-to-month tenancy
CFixed-term lease✓ Correct
DTenancy at sufferance
Explanation
A fixed-term lease (estate for years) gives the tenant the most security because the landlord cannot terminate it early without cause. The lease runs for a specific, defined period agreed upon by both parties.
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