Property Management
A 'holdover tenant' in Massachusetts is one who:
AHas pre-paid rent for the next six months
BRemains in possession after the lease term expires without the landlord's consent✓ Correct
CHas a lease that was never formally signed
DHas an option to renew but hasn't exercised it yet
Explanation
A holdover tenant occupies the property after the lease term has expired without consent. The landlord may treat the holdover as a trespasser or, in some cases, the law may create a new tenancy by acceptance of rent.
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