Definition: A tenancy at sufferance occurs when a tenant who entered lawfully stays after the right to possession has ended, without the landlord’s consent to continued occupancy.
Example
A fixed-term lease ends, but the tenant remains and the landlord has not agreed to extend or renew the tenancy.
Keep the distinction clear
Holding over is different from an agreed extension or a new periodic tenancy. In Florida residential rentals, landlords must follow lawful procedures; changing locks is not a substitute.
Related terms
Estate for Years · Tenancy at Will · Lessee
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References: Cornell LII: tenancy at sufferance · Florida Statutes §83.67
Pronunciation (US): TEN-uhn-see at SUF-er-uhns (capitals show stress)
Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster
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