What does “Tenancy at Sufferance” refer to?

“Tenancy at Sufferance” refers to a situation where a tenant continues to occupy a rental property after their lease has expired, but without the landlord's consent. This situation arises when a tenant has some legal right to be on the property, typically due to the existence of a prior lease, but that right has ended. The landlord has not yet taken action to evict the tenant, often allowing for a brief period of continued occupancy.

This form of tenancy is characterized by the tenant's possession of the property being lawful at one point (while the lease was active), but it becomes unlawful once the lease expires, and the landlord does not agree to the continuation of that tenancy. In such cases, the retention of possession is typically under the sufferance of the landlord rather than by any legal rights held by the tenant.

The other options do not accurately represent the definition of “Tenancy at Sufferance.” A new lease agreement would constitute a formal arrangement and not fit the definition of post-lease occupancy. The termination of a lease signifies a clear end to the tenant’s rights, creating a different scenario entirely. Finally, a lease between two suppliers is unrelated to tenancy concepts in property management.