What type of estate allows a tenant to occupy a property indefinitely as long as the landlord provides consent?

The type of estate that allows a tenant to occupy a property indefinitely, as long as the landlord provides consent, is known as an estate at will. This arrangement is characterized by its mutuality, where either the landlord or the tenant can terminate the tenancy at any time, provided they give proper notice. The estate at will does not have a fixed duration, making it flexible and open-ended, which is why the tenant’s occupancy can continue indefinitely as long as both parties agree.

In contrast, an estate for years has a specific beginning and end date, making it a more formal agreement that does not allow for indefinite occupancy without a new lease agreement. An estate at sufferance occurs when a tenant remains in possession of the property after the lease has expired without the landlord's consent, indicating that the tenant is not legitimately occupying the property with approval. Meanwhile, a periodic estate typically renews automatically at the end of each period, but it still operates on specific intervals rather than allowing for indefinite occupancy without clear agreement.