Property Ownership

In New York, a 'periodic tenancy' (e.g., month-to-month) is created when:

AA lease expires and the tenant continues in possession with the landlord's consent✓ Correct
BThe tenant stops paying rent
CThe property is subject to rent stabilization
DA foreclosure proceeding begins

Explanation

A periodic tenancy (holdover tenancy converted to month-to-month) is created when a tenant remains in possession after the lease expires and the landlord accepts continued rent payments, implicitly agreeing to an ongoing month-to-month arrangement.

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