Property Management
In New Mexico, a commercial tenant who 'holds over' after their lease expires without the landlord's consent is a:
AMonth-to-month tenant
BTenant at sufferance — they have no right to remain and the landlord may evict or elect to treat them as a holdover tenant✓ Correct
CTenant at will
DPeriodic tenant
Explanation
A tenant at sufferance has remained in possession after their right to possession has ended (lease expiration) without the landlord's consent. They have no legal right to remain and the landlord may proceed with eviction or choose to accept their continued tenancy.
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