Property Management
A residential lease in Minnesota that does not specify a term is treated as a:
AMonth-to-month tenancy✓ Correct
BYear-to-year tenancy
CTenancy at sufferance
DLife tenancy
Explanation
Under Minnesota law, a residential lease that does not specify a term (or where the rent is paid monthly) creates a month-to-month tenancy. Either party can terminate a month-to-month tenancy with proper notice (typically one full rental period's notice in writing).
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