Tenancy at sufferance: holdover tenants liable for use and occupation and may be terminated or converted to periodic tenancy. Tenancy is possession or occupancy of land under a lease as a leasehold interest. Tenancy at sufferance occurs when a lawful tenant remains wrongfully after expiry, differing from a trespasser and a tenant at will; no rent is payable as of right, but the holdover tenant must pay compensation for use and occupation. The tenancy at sufferance can be terminated at any time and may convert into a periodic tenancy if rent is paid and accepted with reference to a period, evidencing an intention to create a tenancy.