Property Management
In South Carolina, a landlord who accepts rent from a holdover tenant (one who stays after lease expiration) generally creates:
AAn automatic 5-year lease extension
BA month-to-month tenancy✓ Correct
CA trespassing situation requiring immediate eviction
DA tenancy at will with no fixed term
Explanation
When a landlord accepts rent from a tenant who stays after a fixed-term lease expires, this generally creates a month-to-month periodic tenancy. Either party can terminate with 30 days' notice.
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