Contracts
In Louisiana, a residential lease automatically renews as a month-to-month tenancy if:
AThe tenant pays rent late three consecutive months
BThe tenant remains in possession with the landlord's knowledge after the lease expires without a new agreement✓ Correct
CThe landlord fails to raise the rent at lease expiration
DThe tenant requests a 60-day extension in writing
Explanation
Under Louisiana law, if a tenant remains in possession (holdover) after the lease term expires with the landlord's knowledge and without objection, the tenancy converts to a month-to-month lease (tacite reconduction) under the same terms.
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