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John Had Been Away at College Getting His Bachelor's Degree

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John had been away at college getting his bachelor's degree for 12 years and recently returned to his hometown.Some friends of his parents had a carriage house above their garage that they sometimes rented out.When John graduated,this carriage house was vacant and the owner told John that he could stay there until he found another place that he wanted.The owner initially did not want John to pay anything,but John started paying $100 a week.John then sent a note at the beginning of August saying,"Here is $500 for the month of August.I know I hadn't planned to be here this long,but I hope this is acceptable." The owner cashed the check,but the topic was never discussed.John sent $500 at the beginning of September and October,but on October 15 the owner came to John with $100 and said,"Enough is enough.Here's some of the money you gave for October.You are lucky to get that back.You have an hour to get all your stuff out of here." John says he paid for October and is not leaving.He also said that he is entitled to at least a month's notice.Discuss the type of tenancy created,if any,and the rights of the parties in these circumstances.

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