Property Management

In Hawaii, a residential lease with a fixed term of one year automatically becomes what type of tenancy if the tenant remains after expiration without a new agreement?

AA. A tenancy at sufferance
BB. A holdover tenancy, typically month-to-month✓ Correct
CC. A tenancy for years with automatic renewal
DD. The tenant must vacate immediately as a matter of law

Explanation

When a fixed-term tenant remains after expiration without a new lease, they typically become a holdover tenant, usually converted to a month-to-month tenancy at the same rent terms.

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