Legal Definition and Related Resources of Tenant At Sufferance

A tenant who originally comes into possession under a lawful title but holds possession after his right has terminated, such as an overholding tenant, was at common law called a tenant at sufferance and the lessor was entitled to evict him at any time. See Sufferance, tenancy at.

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Concept of Tenant at Sufferance in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Tenant at Sufferance: One who comes into possession lawfully, but holds over after the termination of his interest.

Concept of Tenant at Sufferance in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Tenant at Sufferance: One who comes into possession lawfully, but holds over after the termination of his interest.