• Fixed period tenancy: this is a tenancy created for a fixed term. It has a specific commencement and termination date. It determines on expiration of the duration.
• Periodic tenancy: this is a tenancy which continues indefinitely from a periods of one year or less and may be express or implied.
• Tenancy at will: this is a tenancy whereby the tenant occupies the premises on terms that either party may determine the relationship at any time.
• Tenancy at sufferance: this is a tenancy which arises whenever a fixed period tenant holds over without the land lords consent or dissent.