An Estate at Sufferance refers to a situation where a tenant continues to occupy a property after the expiration of their lease, without the landlord's permission.
In real estate, a 'LET' refers to the act of renting out a property to a tenant. It commonly applies to residential or commercial properties that are being leased for an agreed-upon rent amount over a specified period.
A rental agreement, often referred to as a lease, is a legal contract between a landlord and a tenant that outlines the terms under which the tenant agrees to rent a property owned by the landlord.
Survivorship is the right of a joint tenant or tenants to maintain ownership rights following the death of another joint tenant, preventing heirs of the deceased from making claims against the property.
Tenancy refers to the right of possession of real property, which can relate to both ownership and occupancy. It includes various forms such as tenancy in common and joint tenancy.
A tenant is an individual or organization that holds the right to use and occupy real estate property owned by another entity, typically under a lease agreement for a fixed or indefinite period.
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