Property Ownership

In NH, 'tenancy at sufferance' arises when:

AA tenant cannot pay rent and suffers financial hardship
BA tenant remains in possession after their lease has expired without the landlord's consent✓ Correct
CA landlord suffers damage from a tenant's actions
DMultiple tenants share one unit under a month-to-month tenancy

Explanation

Tenancy at sufferance (holdover tenancy) occurs when a tenant remains in possession after the lease expires without the landlord's permission. The landlord may choose to evict or accept rent, potentially creating a new tenancy.

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