Property Ownership

In Massachusetts, a 'tenancy at sufferance' arises when:

AA tenant holds over after their lease expires without the landlord's permission✓ Correct
BA tenant pays rent weekly
CTwo people share ownership of a property
DA lease is month-to-month

Explanation

A tenancy at sufferance occurs when a tenant remains in possession after their lease term ends without the landlord's consent. The landlord may treat the tenant as a trespasser or accept rent to create a new periodic tenancy.

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