Property Ownership
Which type of tenancy is created when a tenant remains in possession after their lease expires without the landlord's permission?
APeriodic tenancy
BTenancy at will
CTenancy at sufferance✓ Correct
DEstate for years
Explanation
Tenancy at sufferance (holdover tenancy) occurs when a tenant remains in possession after the lease expires without the landlord's consent. The landlord may evict or choose to accept rent (creating a periodic tenancy).
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Key Terms to Know
Joint Tenancy
Co-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
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