Which of the following statements is true of a tenancy at sufferance?

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A tenancy at sufferance occurs when a tenant remains in possession of the property (holds over) after a lease has expired. In this situation, the landlord has two options: (1) treating the holdover tenant as a trespasser and bringing an action to eject him, and (2) continuing to treat him as a tenant and collecting rent from him. If the landlord elects the latter alternative, a new tenancy is created. The new tenancy with be either a tenancy for a term or a periodic tenancy, depending on the facts of the case and any presumptions established by state law.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of a Tenancy