Ownership
Tenancy at Sufferance
A concise definition for the California Real Estate Exam study guide.
Definition
A tenancy at sufferance occurs when a tenant remains in possession after the lease ends without the landlord's consent. The landlord may treat the occupant as a trespasser or accept the occupant under a new tenancy.
Why it matters on the California real estate exam
Know the definition, recognize how the term appears in a fact pattern, and compare it with related concepts before choosing an answer.
Study this topic in context
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Chapter 1: Real Estate Ownership & Land Use →