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On January 1, 2026, a landlord and tenant signed a written apartment lease that began that day and ended automatically on December 31, 2026. What kind of leasehold estate was created?

Correct Answer

C) Estate for years

An estate for years is a leasehold with a fixed beginning and a fixed ending date. Because the lease runs from January 1 through December 31 and ends automatically, it is an estate for years.

Answer Options
A
Periodic tenancy
B
Tenancy at will
C
Estate for years
D
Estate at sufferance

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Key Terms:

estate_for_yearsleaseholdfixed_termnonfreeholdlandlord_tenant

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